US Bridges

Dana Mill RD over Nequasset Brook

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 0.3 MI SW RTE 127 · Structure no. 0984

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dana Mill RD over Nequasset Brook is a steel culvert carrying Dana Mill RD over Nequasset Brook in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDana Mill RD
CrossesNequasset Brook
Location0.3 MI SW RTE 127
RouteCity Street 0
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.9882, -69.76966
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2016)
Projected traffic458 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dana Mill RD over Nequasset Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Dana Mill RD over Nequasset 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dana Mill RD over Nequasset Brook carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dana Mill RD over Nequasset Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dana Mill RD over Nequasset Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.