US Bridges

Sca-Conn NB over Nonesuch River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.5 MI N US 1 · Structure no. 6201

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sca-Conn NB over Nonesuch River is a concrete culvert carrying Sca-Conn NB over Nonesuch River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 9,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,174 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSca-Conn NB
CrossesNonesuch River
Location0.5 MI N US 1
RouteState Highway 701
StateMaine
Coordinates43.61171, -70.3205
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,410 (2016)
Projected traffic13,174 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sca-Conn NB over Nonesuch River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sca-Conn NB over Nonesuch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sca-Conn NB over Nonesuch River carry?

About 9,410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sca-Conn NB over Nonesuch River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Sca-Conn NB over Nonesuch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.