US Bridges

Exeter RD over Crooked Brook

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 200 Ft E of JCT RTE 94 · Structure no. 2050

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,628
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exeter RD over Crooked Brook is a steel culvert carrying Exeter RD over Crooked Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,628 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,679 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesExeter RD
CrossesCrooked Brook
Location200 Ft E of JCT RTE 94
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.99544, -69.05241
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,628 (2016)
Projected traffic3,679 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Exeter RD over Crooked Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exeter 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 2024.

How much traffic does Exeter RD over Crooked Brook carry?

About 2,628 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Exeter RD over Crooked Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Exeter RD over Crooked Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.