US Bridges

Woodville RD over Ebhorse Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 6.7 MI NE of Tl · Structure no. 5566

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodville RD over Ebhorse Stream is a steel culvert carrying Woodville RD over Ebhorse Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 years old, older 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodville RD
CrossesEbhorse Stream
Location6.7 MI NE of Tl
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.45057, -68.47596
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic666 (2016)
Projected traffic1,066 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Woodville RD over Ebhorse Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Woodville RD over Ebhorse Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Woodville RD over Ebhorse Stream carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodville RD over Ebhorse Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Woodville RD over Ebhorse Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.