US Bridges

Shedd Hollow RD over Darnit Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.2 MI S Darnit RD · Structure no. 0703

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shedd Hollow RD over Darnit Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Shedd Hollow RD over Darnit Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShedd Hollow RD
CrossesDarnit Brook
Location0.2 MI S Darnit RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.3086, -70.43404
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2016)
Projected traffic110 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 Shedd Hollow RD over Darnit Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shedd Hollow RD over Darnit 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shedd Hollow RD over Darnit Brook carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shedd Hollow RD over Darnit Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Shedd Hollow RD over Darnit Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.