US Bridges

Route 1 over Kilkenny ST

Good

Hancock County, Maine · 0.2 MI W JCT 182 · Structure no. 2435

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,782
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over Kilkenny ST is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 1 over Kilkenny ST in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,895 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRoute 1
CrossesKilkenny ST
Location0.2 MI W JCT 182
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates44.53889, -68.32201
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,782 (2016)
Projected traffic17,895 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Route 1 over Kilkenny ST built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 1 over Kilkenny ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 1 over Kilkenny ST carry?

About 12,782 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over Kilkenny ST?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1 over Kilkenny ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.