US Bridges

Searsmont RD over Merservey Brook

Good

Waldo County, Maine · 0.2 MI N.W. Jct. RTE 52 · Structure no. 3994

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
946
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Searsmont RD over Merservey Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Searsmont RD over Merservey Brook in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 946 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,514 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSearsmont RD
CrossesMerservey Brook
Location0.2 MI N.W. Jct. RTE 52
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateMaine
Coordinates44.29984, -69.10951
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2016)
Projected traffic1,514 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Searsmont RD over Merservey Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Searsmont RD over Merservey 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Searsmont RD over Merservey Brook carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Searsmont RD over Merservey Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Searsmont RD over Merservey Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.