US Bridges

Bracket RD over Stroudwater River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI NW of Saco Street · Structure no. 5430

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,528
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bracket RD over Stroudwater River is a steel culvert carrying Bracket RD over Stroudwater River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,339 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBracket RD
CrossesStroudwater River
Location0.4 MI NW of Saco Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.6563, -70.40069
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,528 (2016)
Projected traffic6,339 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bracket RD over Stroudwater River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bracket RD over Stroudwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bracket RD over Stroudwater River carry?

About 4,528 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bracket RD over Stroudwater River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Bracket RD over Stroudwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.