US Bridges

N Howland RD over Hardy Brook

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.9 MI E of Medford Tl · Structure no. 6158

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Howland RD over Hardy Brook is a steel culvert carrying N Howland RD over Hardy Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Howland RD
CrossesHardy Brook
Location1.9 MI E of Medford Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.28791, -68.75544
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2016)
Projected traffic312 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Howland RD over Hardy Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Howland RD over Hardy 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 2023.

How much traffic does N Howland RD over Hardy Brook carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Howland RD over Hardy Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns N Howland RD over Hardy Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.