US Bridges

Moosehead Trl over Mcintyre Brook

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.3 MI S of Newport · Structure no. 3126

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,356
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moosehead Trl over Mcintyre Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Moosehead Trl over Mcintyre Brook 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 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,034 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMoosehead Trl
CrossesMcintyre Brook
Location0.3 MI S of Newport
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.81144, -69.2243
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (2016)
Projected traffic2,034 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Moosehead Trl over Mcintyre Brook built?

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

What condition is Moosehead Trl over Mcintyre 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Moosehead Trl over Mcintyre Brook carry?

About 1,356 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moosehead Trl over Mcintyre Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Moosehead Trl over Mcintyre Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.