US Bridges

Wottons Mill RD over Quiggle Brook

Good

Knox County, Maine · 1.0 MI NE JCT RTE 131 · Structure no. 5611

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wottons Mill RD over Quiggle Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Wottons Mill RD over Quiggle Brook in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWottons Mill RD
CrossesQuiggle Brook
Location1.0 MI NE JCT RTE 131
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.17156, -69.2337
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2016)
Projected traffic806 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wottons Mill RD over Quiggle Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wottons Mill RD over Quiggle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wottons Mill RD over Quiggle Brook carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wottons Mill RD over Quiggle Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Wottons Mill RD over Quiggle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.