US Bridges

Stanley Brook Road over Stanley Brook

Fair

Hancock County, Maine · 0.2 Miles North of Maine · Structure no. 1700033P0000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,816
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Stanley Brook Road over Stanley Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stanley Brook Road over Stanley Brook in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6,816 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,179 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStanley Brook Road
CrossesStanley Brook
Location0.2 Miles North of Maine
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.29939, -68.24181
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,816 (2022)
Projected traffic8,179 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanley Brook Road over Stanley Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanley Brook Road over Stanley 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 Stanley Brook Road over Stanley Brook carry?

About 6,816 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stanley Brook Road over Stanley Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stanley Brook Road over Stanley Brook?

It is owned by the National Park Service.