US Bridges

S Arm RD over Clearwater Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.8 MI N Townline · Structure no. 5580

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Arm RD over Clearwater Brook is a steel culvert carrying S Arm RD over Clearwater Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesS Arm RD
CrossesClearwater Brook
Location1.8 MI N Townline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.74387, -70.81014
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2016)
Projected traffic230 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 S Arm RD over Clearwater Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Arm RD over Clearwater 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S Arm RD over Clearwater Brook carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Arm RD over Clearwater Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns S Arm RD over Clearwater Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.