US Bridges

Hotel DR over Kingsbury Stream

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 100 Ft S of JCT RTE 16 · Structure no. 3290

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hotel DR over Kingsbury Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Hotel DR over Kingsbury Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHotel DR
CrossesKingsbury Stream
Location100 Ft S of JCT RTE 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.11744, -69.64642
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2016)
Projected traffic115 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Hotel DR over Kingsbury Stream built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hotel DR over Kingsbury 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hotel DR over Kingsbury Stream carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hotel DR over Kingsbury Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hotel DR over Kingsbury Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.