US Bridges

Poors Mill RD over Warren Brook

Good

Waldo County, Maine · 0.9 MI E Ofjct Shepard RD · Structure no. 5557

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,565
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poors Mill RD over Warren Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Poors Mill RD over Warren Brook in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,565 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPoors Mill RD
CrossesWarren Brook
Location0.9 MI E Ofjct Shepard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.42847, -69.07077
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,565 (2016)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Poors Mill RD over Warren Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poors Mill RD over Warren 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Poors Mill RD over Warren Brook carry?

About 1,565 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poors Mill RD over Warren Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Poors Mill RD over Warren Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.