US Bridges

Hampden RD over Hill Brook

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.9 MI SE of JCT RTE US2 · Structure no. 3985

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,356
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampden RD over Hill Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hampden RD over Hill Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,034 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHampden RD
CrossesHill Brook
Location2.9 MI SE of JCT RTE US2
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateMaine
Coordinates44.77571, -69.00289
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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 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 Hampden RD over Hill Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampden RD over Hill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Hampden RD over Hill Brook carry?

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

How long is Hampden RD over Hill Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Hampden RD over Hill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.