US Bridges

Cove RD over Schooner Brook

Good

Washington County, Maine · .3 MI E JCT 191 · Structure no. 3190

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove RD over Schooner Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cove RD over Schooner Brook in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCove RD
CrossesSchooner Brook
Location.3 MI E JCT 191
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.66112, -67.19796
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2016)
Projected traffic150 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

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 Cove RD over Schooner Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cove RD over Schooner 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cove RD over Schooner Brook carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cove RD over Schooner Brook?

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

Who owns Cove RD over Schooner Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.