US Bridges

Kingman RD over Mattawaumkeag River

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 2 MI N of Webster Plt · Structure no. 3742

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingman RD over Mattawaumkeag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingman RD over Mattawaumkeag River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2036. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesKingman RD
CrossesMattawaumkeag River
Location2 MI N of Webster Plt
RouteCounty Highway 170
StateMaine
Coordinates45.54723, -68.18866
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2016)
Projected traffic328 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingman RD over Mattawaumkeag River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingman RD over Mattawaumkeag 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kingman RD over Mattawaumkeag River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kingman RD over Mattawaumkeag River?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kingman RD over Mattawaumkeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.