US Bridges

Embden Pond RD over Hancock Brook

Good

Somerset County, Maine · 1.8 MI N Across Town RD · Structure no. 3372

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Embden Pond RD over Hancock Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Embden Pond RD over Hancock Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesEmbden Pond RD
CrossesHancock Brook
Location1.8 MI N Across Town RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.92903, -69.95515
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2016)
Projected traffic638 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 Embden Pond RD over Hancock Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Embden Pond RD over Hancock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Embden Pond RD over Hancock Brook carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Embden Pond RD over Hancock Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Embden Pond RD over Hancock Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.