US Bridges

Stewart Hill RD over Cold Bk

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Maine · 1 MI N Rt 150 · Structure no. 1084

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Hill RD over Cold Bk is a steel culvert carrying Stewart Hill RD over Cold Bk in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Hill RD
CrossesCold Bk
Location1 MI N Rt 150
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.79801, -69.71374
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2016)
Projected traffic101 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

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 Stewart Hill RD over Cold Bk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Hill RD over Cold Bk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stewart Hill RD over Cold Bk carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Hill RD over Cold Bk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Stewart Hill RD over Cold Bk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.