US Bridges

Augusta RD over Davis Stream

Fair

Knox County, Maine · 0.8 MI E JCT RTE 206 · Structure no. 2088

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Augusta RD over Davis Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Augusta RD over Davis Stream in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,174 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAugusta RD
CrossesDavis Stream
Location0.8 MI E JCT RTE 206
RouteState Highway 17
CountyKnox County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.25156, -69.42881
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2016)
Projected traffic6,174 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Augusta RD over Davis Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Augusta RD over Davis Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Augusta RD over Davis Stream carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Augusta RD over Davis Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Augusta RD over Davis Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.