US Bridges

Middle RD over Fields Brook

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 3.5 MI So Townline · Structure no. 5463

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,780
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Fields Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Middle RD over Fields Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesFields Brook
Location3.5 MI So Townline
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.45534, -69.73626
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2017)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Middle RD over Fields Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle RD over Fields Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Middle RD over Fields Brook carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Middle RD over Fields Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Middle RD over Fields Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.