US Bridges

Andover RD over Meadow Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.1 Ml W of Martin Road · Structure no. 6478

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
682
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andover RD over Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Andover RD over Meadow Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 682 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2016. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAndover RD
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location0.1 Ml W of Martin Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.53455, -70.64862
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2016)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Andover RD over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andover RD over Meadow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Andover RD over Meadow Brook carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Andover RD over Meadow Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns Andover RD over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.