US Bridges

Park ST over Moody Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.7 MI S of West Paris · Structure no. 2810

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,615
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park ST over Moody Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Park ST over Moody Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 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 6,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,261 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesPark ST
CrossesMoody Brook
Location0.7 MI S of West Paris
RouteState Highway 26
StateMaine
Coordinates44.28207, -70.51696
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,615 (2016)
Projected traffic9,261 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Park ST over Moody Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park ST over Moody 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Park ST over Moody Brook carry?

About 6,615 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park ST over Moody Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Park ST over Moody Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.