US Bridges

Hodsdon Road over E Branch Royal River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.5 MI S of Elmwood RD · Structure no. 5645

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,243
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodsdon Road over E Branch Royal River is a steel culvert carrying Hodsdon Road over E Branch Royal River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHodsdon Road
CrossesE Branch Royal River
Location0.5 MI S of Elmwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.88431, -70.18131
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2016)
Projected traffic1,865 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hodsdon Road over E Branch Royal River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hodsdon Road over E Branch Royal 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 Hodsdon Road over E Branch Royal River carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hodsdon Road over E Branch Royal River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Hodsdon Road over E Branch Royal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.