US Bridges

Lincolns Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1 MI W of JCT RTE 7 · Structure no. 0834

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincolns Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lincolns Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLincolns Mills RD
CrossesE Branch Sebasticook Riv
Location1 MI W of JCT RTE 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.95387, -69.28051
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 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2016)
Projected traffic165 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lincolns Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincolns Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lincolns Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincolns Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns Lincolns Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.