US Bridges

Maine Av over Cobbossee Stream

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.2 MI S of JCT RTE US201 · Structure no. 3098

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,555
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maine Av over Cobbossee Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Maine Av over Cobbossee Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,977 by 2036. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesMaine Av
CrossesCobbossee Stream
Location0.2 MI S of JCT RTE US201
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateMaine
Coordinates44.23051, -69.77137
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,555 (2016)
Projected traffic11,977 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Maine Av over Cobbossee Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maine Av over Cobbossee Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Maine Av over Cobbossee Stream carry?

About 8,555 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maine Av over Cobbossee Stream?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Maine Av over Cobbossee Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.