Lower Dedham RD over Phillips Lake Outlet
PoorHancock County, Maine · 4 MI S Rt 1A · Structure no. 2895
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,030
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Dedham RD over Phillips Lake Outlet is a steel culvert carrying Lower Dedham RD over Phillips Lake Outlet in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,842 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Dedham RD over Phillips Lake Outlet built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Dedham RD over Phillips Lake Outlet 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Dedham RD over Phillips Lake Outlet carry?
About 2,030 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lower Dedham RD over Phillips Lake Outlet?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).
Who owns Lower Dedham RD over Phillips Lake Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.