US Bridges

Buzzel Road over Coldwater Brook

Good

York County, Maine · .1 MI E Gordon RD · Structure no. 1281

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buzzel Road over Coldwater Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Buzzel Road over Coldwater Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuzzel Road
CrossesColdwater Brook
Location.1 MI E Gordon RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.51689, -70.54898
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2016)
Projected traffic672 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

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 Buzzel Road over Coldwater Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buzzel Road over Coldwater 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Buzzel Road over Coldwater Brook carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buzzel Road over Coldwater Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Buzzel Road over Coldwater Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.