US Bridges

Howard Mill Road over W Branch Magurrewock Crk

Good

Washington County, Maine · Howard Mill Road · Structure no. 000053530-00011

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Howard Mill Road over W Branch Magurrewock Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Howard Mill Road over W Branch Magurrewock Crk in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Mill Road
CrossesW Branch Magurrewock Crk
LocationHoward Mill Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.108, -67.26083
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Howard Mill Road over W Branch Magurrewock Crk built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Mill Road over W Branch Magurrewock Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Howard Mill Road over W Branch Magurrewock Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Howard Mill Road over W Branch Magurrewock Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Mill Road over W Branch Magurrewock Crk?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.