US Bridges

Airline RD over Rocky Brook

Good

Washington County, Maine · 2 MI E Townline · Structure no. 3620

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,814
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline RD over Rocky Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Airline RD over Rocky Brook in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,940 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesAirline RD
CrossesRocky Brook
Location2 MI E Townline
RouteState Highway 9
StateMaine
Coordinates44.99953, -67.58562
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,814 (2016)
Projected traffic3,940 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Airline RD over Rocky Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airline RD over Rocky 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Airline RD over Rocky Brook carry?

About 2,814 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airline RD over Rocky Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Airline RD over Rocky Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.