US Bridges

Rockwood RD over Squaw Brook

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 0.8 MI N of Moose Twp Tl · Structure no. 5895

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,097
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockwood RD over Squaw Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Rockwood RD over Squaw Brook in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRockwood RD
CrossesSquaw Brook
Location0.8 MI N of Moose Twp Tl
RouteState Highway 6
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.48817, -69.66541
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic1,097 (2016)
Projected traffic1,646 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 Rockwood RD over Squaw Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockwood RD over Squaw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rockwood RD over Squaw Brook carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockwood RD over Squaw Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Rockwood RD over Squaw Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.