US Bridges

Elm ST over Pendexter Brook

Good

York County, Maine · 1.8 MI W RTE 5 · Structure no. 5857

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,604
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Pendexter Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Elm ST over Pendexter Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,604 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,406 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesElm ST
CrossesPendexter Brook
Location1.8 MI W RTE 5
RouteState Highway 11
StateMaine
Coordinates43.6717, -70.82019
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,604 (2016)
Projected traffic2,406 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST over Pendexter Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST over Pendexter 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Elm ST over Pendexter Brook carry?

About 1,604 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Pendexter Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Elm ST over Pendexter Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.