US Bridges

Bacon RD over Crooked Brook

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.1 MI W of JCT Rte. 15 · Structure no. 0849

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacon RD over Crooked Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bacon RD over Crooked Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBacon RD
CrossesCrooked Brook
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Rte. 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.03164, -69.05764
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2016)
Projected traffic394 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Bacon RD over Crooked Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bacon RD over Crooked 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bacon RD over Crooked Brook carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bacon RD over Crooked Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Bacon RD over Crooked Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.