US Bridges

Stevenstown RD over Potters Brook

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.2 Mi. N. of Turnpike Op · Structure no. 3195

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevenstown RD over Potters Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stevenstown RD over Potters Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStevenstown RD
CrossesPotters Brook
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Turnpike Op
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.15712, -69.90144
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2016)
Projected traffic453 by 2036
Trucks5%
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

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 Stevenstown RD over Potters Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevenstown RD over Potters 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stevenstown RD over Potters Brook carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stevenstown RD over Potters Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stevenstown RD over Potters Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.