US Bridges

Foss RD over Pendexter Brook

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.9 MI W of Rt 5 · Structure no. 1204

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foss RD over Pendexter Brook is a steel culvert carrying Foss RD over Pendexter Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFoss RD
CrossesPendexter Brook
Location0.9 MI W of Rt 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.6576, -70.78445
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic688 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Foss RD over Pendexter Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Foss RD over Pendexter 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Foss RD over Pendexter Brook carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foss RD over Pendexter Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Foss RD over Pendexter Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.