US Bridges

Peabody DR over Little Harbor Brook

Poor

Hancock County, Maine · 1.5 MI S JCT 198 · Structure no. 5377

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,688
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peabody DR over Little Harbor Brook is a concrete slab carrying Peabody DR over Little Harbor Brook in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 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 2,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,763 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPeabody DR
CrossesLittle Harbor Brook
Location1.5 MI S JCT 198
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateMaine
Coordinates44.2899, -68.26522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,688 (2016)
Projected traffic3,763 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Peabody DR over Little Harbor Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peabody DR over Little Harbor 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Peabody DR over Little Harbor Brook carry?

About 2,688 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peabody DR over Little Harbor Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Peabody DR over Little Harbor Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.