US Bridges

Bates Road over Ladd Brook

Good

Piscataquis County, Maine · 1.2 MI N RTE 15 & 6 · Structure no. 0942

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bates Road over Ladd Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Bates Road over Ladd Brook in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesBates Road
CrossesLadd Brook
Location1.2 MI N RTE 15 & 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.22642, -69.45047
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2014)
Projected traffic179 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bates Road over Ladd Brook built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bates Road over Ladd 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bates Road over Ladd Brook carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bates Road over Ladd Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bates Road over Ladd Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.