US Bridges

Hatch RD over Main Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · .3 MI N Townline · Structure no. 2449

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatch RD over Main Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Hatch RD over Main Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHatch RD
CrossesMain Stream
Location.3 MI N Townline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.53185, -68.89127
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2016)
Projected traffic142 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hatch RD over Main Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatch RD over Main Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hatch RD over Main Stream carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hatch RD over Main Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Hatch RD over Main Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.