US Bridges

Sebago RD over Hancock Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.5 MI E of JCT RTE 117 · Structure no. 3789

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sebago RD over Hancock Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Sebago RD over Hancock Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSebago RD
CrossesHancock Brook
Location1.5 MI E of JCT RTE 117
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.87914, -70.77105
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic432 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sebago RD over Hancock Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sebago RD over Hancock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sebago RD over Hancock Brook carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sebago RD over Hancock Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Sebago RD over Hancock Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.