US Bridges

Burnham RD over Holland Brook

Fair

York County, Maine · .2 MI W Dole Ridge RD · Structure no. 1202

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnham RD over Holland Brook is a steel culvert carrying Burnham RD over Holland Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnham RD
CrossesHolland Brook
Location.2 MI W Dole Ridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.68858, -70.76529
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2016)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Burnham RD over Holland Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Burnham RD over Holland 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 Burnham RD over Holland Brook carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burnham RD over Holland Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Burnham RD over Holland Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.