US Bridges

Morse Hill RD over Moose Pond Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.2 MI S JCT 219 · Structure no. 6326

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
516
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse Hill RD over Moose Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Morse Hill RD over Moose Pond Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMorse Hill RD
CrossesMoose Pond Brook
Location0.2 MI S JCT 219
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.33737, -70.52843
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2016)
Projected traffic826 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Morse Hill RD over Moose Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse Hill RD over Moose Pond 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 Morse Hill RD over Moose Pond Brook carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morse Hill RD over Moose Pond Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Morse Hill RD over Moose Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.