US Bridges

Island Av over Tide Water

Good

Knox County, Maine · 1 MI S RTE 73 · Structure no. 0603

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Av over Tide Water is a other culvert carrying Island Av over Tide Water in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesIsland Av
CrossesTide Water
Location1 MI S RTE 73
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.9979, -69.14944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic480 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Av over Tide Water built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Island Av over Tide Water 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Island Av over Tide Water carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Island Av over Tide Water?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Island Av over Tide Water?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.