Ledgelawn Av over Cromwell Brook
PoorHancock County, Maine · .1MI S Cromwell Hbr RD · Structure no. 0452
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ledgelawn Av over Cromwell Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Ledgelawn Av over Cromwell Brook in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 80 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 489 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ledgelawn Av over Cromwell Brook built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Ledgelawn Av over Cromwell Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ledgelawn Av over Cromwell Brook carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ledgelawn Av over Cromwell Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Ledgelawn Av over Cromwell Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.