US Bridges

Love Lake RD over Inlet to Love Lake

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 1 MI E of RTE 9 ONINV976 · Structure no. 1149

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Love Lake RD over Inlet to Love Lake is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Love Lake RD over Inlet to Love Lake in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLove Lake RD
CrossesInlet to Love Lake
Location1 MI E of RTE 9 ONINV976
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.01073, -67.52418
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2016)
Projected traffic51 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Love Lake RD over Inlet to Love Lake built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Love Lake RD over Inlet to Love Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Love Lake RD over Inlet to Love Lake carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Love Lake RD over Inlet to Love Lake?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Love Lake RD over Inlet to Love Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.