East Dover Road over Alder Brook
GoodPosted for loadPiscataquis County, Maine · 1MI N Rt 15 · Structure no. 0932
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Dover Road over Alder Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying East Dover Road over Alder Brook in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Dover Road over Alder Brook built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Dover Road over Alder 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does East Dover Road over Alder Brook carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Dover Road over Alder Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns East Dover Road over Alder Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.