US Bridges

Jefferson RD over Davis Stream

Fair

Knox County, Maine · 2 MI W Route 220 · Structure no. 3073

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
778
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson RD over Davis Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Jefferson RD over Davis Stream in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson RD
CrossesDavis Stream
Location2 MI W Route 220
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyKnox County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.23015, -69.42835
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2016)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Jefferson RD over Davis Stream built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson RD over Davis Stream carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson RD over Davis Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson RD over Davis Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.