US Bridges

New County RD over Cooks Brook

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.9 MI NW of JCT RTE 35 · Structure no. 2105

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,258
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New County RD over Cooks Brook is a concrete slab carrying New County RD over Cooks Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 4,258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,961 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew County RD
CrossesCooks Brook
Location1.9 MI NW of JCT RTE 35
RouteState Highway 5
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.56159, -70.61886
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,258 (2016)
Projected traffic5,961 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 New County RD over Cooks Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is New County RD over Cooks 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does New County RD over Cooks Brook carry?

About 4,258 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New County RD over Cooks Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New County RD over Cooks Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.