US Bridges

North ST over Davee Brook

Poor

Piscataquis County, Maine · 0.5 MI N of JCT RTE 6 · Structure no. 3728

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,035
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North ST over Davee Brook is a steel culvert carrying North ST over Davee Brook in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,553 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth ST
CrossesDavee Brook
Location0.5 MI N of JCT RTE 6
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.19395, -69.23361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2016)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 North ST over Davee Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is North ST over Davee Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does North ST over Davee Brook carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North ST over Davee Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns North ST over Davee Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.