US Bridges

Hinckley RD over Beaver Brook

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.1 Mi. E. I-95 over · Structure no. 3578

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,884
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinckley RD over Beaver Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Hinckley RD over Beaver Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 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 4,884 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,838 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHinckley RD
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.1 Mi. E. I-95 over
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.63913, -69.52296
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,884 (2016)
Projected traffic6,838 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Hinckley RD over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Hinckley RD over Beaver 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 Hinckley RD over Beaver Brook carry?

About 4,884 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hinckley RD over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Hinckley RD over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.