Sawtelle RD over Sawtelle Brook
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 1.6 MI N Grand Lake RD · Structure no. 0879
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawtelle RD over Sawtelle Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sawtelle RD over Sawtelle Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sawtelle RD over Sawtelle Brook built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sawtelle RD over Sawtelle 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sawtelle RD over Sawtelle Brook carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sawtelle RD over Sawtelle Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Sawtelle RD over Sawtelle Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.