US Bridges

Sandy Creek RD over Willette Brook

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of S JCT US 302 · Structure no. 6211

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,640
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek RD over Willette Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sandy Creek RD over Willette Brook in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,096 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Creek RD
CrossesWillette Brook
Location0.2 MI W of S JCT US 302
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.02942, -70.69965
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,640 (2016)
Projected traffic5,096 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Sandy Creek RD over Willette Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek RD over Willette 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Creek RD over Willette Brook carry?

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek RD over Willette Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Sandy Creek RD over Willette Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.