US Bridges

Sacarapa RD over Trout Brook

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 0.7 MI N of Harrington · Structure no. 5177

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sacarapa RD over Trout Brook is a steel culvert carrying Sacarapa RD over Trout Brook in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSacarapa RD
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.7 MI N of Harrington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.63458, -67.82929
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2016)
Projected traffic118 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sacarapa RD over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sacarapa RD over Trout Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sacarapa RD over Trout Brook carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sacarapa RD over Trout Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Sacarapa RD over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.