US Bridges

Razorville RD over Jackson Str. (davis Str.

Poor

Knox County, Maine · 1.5 MI E JCT 206 · Structure no. 3929

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Razorville RD over Jackson Str. (davis Str. is a steel culvert carrying Razorville RD over Jackson Str. (davis Str. in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4 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.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRazorville RD
CrossesJackson Str. (davis Str.
Location1.5 MI E JCT 206
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyKnox County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.27779, -69.40698
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2016)
Projected traffic544 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Razorville RD over Jackson Str. (davis Str. built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Razorville RD over Jackson Str. (davis Str. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Razorville RD over Jackson Str. (davis Str. carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Razorville RD over Jackson Str. (davis Str.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Razorville RD over Jackson Str. (davis Str.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.