US Bridges

Hallowell RD over E Branch Royal River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.6 MI NE of N. Yarmouth · Structure no. 5646

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hallowell RD over E Branch Royal River is a steel culvert carrying Hallowell RD over E Branch Royal River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesHallowell RD
CrossesE Branch Royal River
Location1.6 MI NE of N. Yarmouth
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.88983, -70.18682
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2016)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hallowell RD over E Branch Royal River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hallowell RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hallowell RD over E Branch Royal River carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hallowell RD over E Branch Royal River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Hallowell RD over E Branch Royal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.