US Bridges

Old Blue Point R over Foxwell Brook

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .9 MI E JCT US 1 · Structure no. 5652

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,557
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Blue Point R over Foxwell Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Old Blue Point R over Foxwell Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,557 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,336 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesOld Blue Point R
CrossesFoxwell Brook
Location.9 MI E JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.55764, -70.38139
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,557 (2016)
Projected traffic2,336 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Old Blue Point R over Foxwell Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Blue Point R over Foxwell Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Blue Point R over Foxwell Brook carry?

About 1,557 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Blue Point R over Foxwell Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Old Blue Point R over Foxwell Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.