US Bridges

Cutler RD over Meadow Brook

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 4 MI SE of Whiting · Structure no. 5556

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
715
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutler RD over Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cutler RD over Meadow Brook in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesCutler RD
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location4 MI SE of Whiting
RouteState Highway 191
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.66993, -67.24681
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2016)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cutler RD over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cutler RD over Meadow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cutler RD over Meadow Brook carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cutler RD over Meadow Brook?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cutler RD over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.