US Bridges

W Meadow RD over Meadow Brook

Good

Knox County, Maine · 0.2 MI S Lake Street · Structure no. 0594

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Meadow RD over Meadow Brook is a steel culvert carrying W Meadow RD over Meadow Brook in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Meadow RD
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location0.2 MI S Lake Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.12879, -69.12511
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating104.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic280 (2016)
Projected traffic448 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Meadow RD over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Meadow RD over Meadow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W Meadow RD over Meadow Brook carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Meadow RD over Meadow Brook?

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

Who owns W Meadow RD over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.