US Bridges

Pequawket Trl over Breakneck Brook

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.6 MI S of Hiram · Structure no. 5780

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,969
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pequawket Trl over Breakneck Brook is a concrete slab carrying Pequawket Trl over Breakneck Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,969 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,557 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesPequawket Trl
CrossesBreakneck Brook
Location1.6 MI S of Hiram
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.84382, -70.78376
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,969 (2016)
Projected traffic5,557 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 Pequawket Trl over Breakneck Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pequawket Trl over Breakneck Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pequawket Trl over Breakneck Brook carry?

About 3,969 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pequawket Trl over Breakneck Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pequawket Trl over Breakneck Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.