US Bridges

Hedge Bridge RD over Nequasset Brook

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · .4 MI E RTE 127 · Structure no. 0986

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedge Bridge RD over Nequasset Brook is a steel culvert carrying Hedge Bridge RD over Nequasset Brook in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHedge Bridge RD
CrossesNequasset Brook
Location.4 MI E RTE 127
RouteCity Street 0
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.00345, -69.7603
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic48 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
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 Hedge Bridge RD over Nequasset Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Hedge Bridge 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hedge Bridge RD over Nequasset Brook carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hedge Bridge RD over Nequasset Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hedge Bridge RD over Nequasset Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.