US Bridges

Main ST over Neal Brook

Good

Somerset County, Maine · 3.5 MI No Townline · Structure no. 2600

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,728
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Neal Brook is a other culvert carrying Main ST over Neal Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesNeal Brook
Location3.5 MI No Townline
RouteState Highway 11
StateMaine
Coordinates44.74487, -69.40311
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (2016)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Main ST over Neal Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Neal Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Main ST over Neal Brook carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Neal Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Main ST over Neal Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.