US Bridges

Tuell Hill RD over W Branch Nezinscot River

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI S Elm Tree Farm RD · Structure no. 0688

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuell Hill RD over W Branch Nezinscot River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tuell Hill RD over W Branch Nezinscot River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTuell Hill RD
CrossesW Branch Nezinscot River
Location0.1 MI S Elm Tree Farm RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.39951, -70.47782
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2016)
Projected traffic170 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tuell Hill RD over W Branch Nezinscot River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuell Hill RD over W Branch Nezinscot 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tuell Hill RD over W Branch Nezinscot River carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tuell Hill RD over W Branch Nezinscot River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tuell Hill RD over W Branch Nezinscot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.