US Bridges

Pequawket Trl over Hancock Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 300 S of N JCT RTE 117 · Structure no. 3879

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pequawket Trl over Hancock Brook is a other culvert carrying Pequawket Trl over Hancock Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,180 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesPequawket Trl
CrossesHancock Brook
Location300 S of N JCT RTE 117
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.87781, -70.80226
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2016)
Projected traffic5,180 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 Pequawket Trl over Hancock Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pequawket Trl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pequawket Trl over Hancock Brook carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pequawket Trl over Hancock Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pequawket Trl over Hancock Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.