US Bridges

S Hunts Meadow RD over W Br Eastern River

Good

Lincoln County, Maine · 2 MI S Rt 126 · Structure no. 0607

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hunts Meadow RD over W Br Eastern River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying S Hunts Meadow RD over W Br Eastern River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Hunts Meadow RD
CrossesW Br Eastern River
Location2 MI S Rt 126
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.2059, -69.65951
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic312 (2016)
Projected traffic499 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 S Hunts Meadow RD over W Br Eastern River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Hunts Meadow RD over W Br Eastern River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S Hunts Meadow RD over W Br Eastern River carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Hunts Meadow RD over W Br Eastern River?

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

Who owns S Hunts Meadow RD over W Br Eastern River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.