US Bridges

Tremont RD over Seal Cove Pd Outlet

Fair

Hancock County, Maine · 6.5 MI S Townline · Structure no. 3902

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,090
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tremont RD over Seal Cove Pd Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying Tremont RD over Seal Cove Pd Outlet in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

CarriesTremont RD
CrossesSeal Cove Pd Outlet
Location6.5 MI S Townline
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.28657, -68.40021
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2016)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tremont RD over Seal Cove Pd Outlet built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tremont RD over Seal Cove Pd Outlet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tremont RD over Seal Cove Pd Outlet carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tremont RD over Seal Cove Pd Outlet?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Tremont RD over Seal Cove Pd Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.