US Bridges

Old County RD over Black Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · .5 MI No Townline · Structure no. 5677

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old County RD over Black Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Old County RD over Black Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld County RD
CrossesBlack Brook
Location.5 MI No Townline
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.34634, -70.61858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2016)
Projected traffic685 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old County RD over Black Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old County RD over Black Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Old County RD over Black Brook carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old County RD over Black Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Old County RD over Black Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.