US Bridges

Mount Battie ST over Megunticook River

Fair

Knox County, Maine · 0.3 MI Sely of RTE 105 · Structure no. 0604

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Battie ST over Megunticook River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mount Battie ST over Megunticook River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Battie ST
CrossesMegunticook River
Location0.3 MI Sely of RTE 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKnox County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.22106, -69.07916
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2016)
Projected traffic707 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mount Battie ST over Megunticook River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Battie ST over Megunticook River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Battie ST over Megunticook River carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mount Battie ST over Megunticook River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m).

Who owns Mount Battie ST over Megunticook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.