US Bridges

Pope RD over Little Norridgewock Str

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 2.1 MI S of JCT RTE 156 · Structure no. 5199

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
967
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pope RD over Little Norridgewock Str is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pope RD over Little Norridgewock Str in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,547 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesPope RD
CrossesLittle Norridgewock Str
Location2.1 MI S of JCT RTE 156
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.58662, -70.08827
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic967 (2016)
Projected traffic1,547 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Pope RD over Little Norridgewock Str built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pope RD over Little Norridgewock Str 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 Pope RD over Little Norridgewock Str carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pope RD over Little Norridgewock Str?

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

Who owns Pope RD over Little Norridgewock Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.