US Bridges

Pine Tree RD over Great Meadow Stream

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.4 MI W of Routes 8&137 · Structure no. 5221

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Tree RD over Great Meadow Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pine Tree RD over Great Meadow Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPine Tree RD
CrossesGreat Meadow Stream
Location0.4 MI W of Routes 8&137
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.6024, -69.82118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2016)
Projected traffic179 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 Pine Tree RD over Great Meadow Stream built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Tree RD over Great Meadow Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Tree RD over Great Meadow Stream carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Tree RD over Great Meadow Stream?

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

Who owns Pine Tree RD over Great Meadow Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.