US Bridges

N Main ST over Abbott Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.5 MI NE B Hill RD · Structure no. 0756

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main ST over Abbott Brook is a steel culvert carrying N Main ST over Abbott Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Main ST
CrossesAbbott Brook
Location0.5 MI NE B Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.6471, -70.77949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2016)
Projected traffic254 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N Main ST over Abbott Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main ST over Abbott Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does N Main ST over Abbott Brook carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Main ST over Abbott Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns N Main ST over Abbott Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.