US Bridges

Burkettville RD over Medomak River

Fair

Knox County, Maine · 1.3 MI SE of Liberty Tl · Structure no. 3487

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkettville RD over Medomak River is a concrete tee beam carrying Burkettville RD over Medomak River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkettville RD
CrossesMedomak River
Location1.3 MI SE of Liberty Tl
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyKnox County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.29993, -69.32548
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2016)
Projected traffic848 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Burkettville RD over Medomak River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkettville 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Burkettville RD over Medomak River carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burkettville RD over Medomak River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Burkettville RD over Medomak River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.