US Bridges

Rockland RD over Medomak River

Fair

Knox County, Maine · 2 MI E JCT RTE 220 · Structure no. 2541

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,890
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockland RD over Medomak River is a concrete tee beam carrying Rockland RD over Medomak River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,846 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRockland RD
CrossesMedomak River
Location2 MI E JCT RTE 220
RouteState Highway 17
StateMaine
Coordinates44.22875, -69.34426
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,890 (2016)
Projected traffic6,846 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 Rockland RD over Medomak River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockland RD over Medomak 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rockland RD over Medomak River carry?

About 4,890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockland RD over Medomak River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rockland RD over Medomak River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.