Rawson Av over Megunticook River
PoorClosed to trafficKnox County, Maine · 250 Ft SW of JCT RTE 105 · Structure no. 3173
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rawson Av over Megunticook River is a concrete slab carrying Rawson Av over Megunticook River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rawson Av over Megunticook River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rawson Av over Megunticook River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Rawson Av over Megunticook River carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rawson Av over Megunticook River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rawson Av over Megunticook River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.