US Bridges

Harraseeket RD over Branch Brook

Good

York County, Maine · 1.3 MI NW RTE 1 · Structure no. 1267

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harraseeket RD over Branch Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Harraseeket RD over Branch Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarraseeket RD
CrossesBranch Brook
Location1.3 MI NW RTE 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.37056, -70.57196
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic800 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

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 Harraseeket RD over Branch Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harraseeket RD over Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harraseeket RD over Branch Brook carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harraseeket RD over Branch Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Harraseeket RD over Branch Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.