US Bridges

Twp 19 RD over Northern Stream

Good

Washington County, Maine · 6.5MI N RTE 191 · Structure no. 1162

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp 19 RD over Northern Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Twp 19 RD over Northern Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTwp 19 RD
CrossesNorthern Stream
Location6.5MI N RTE 191
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.92813, -67.49462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2008)
Projected traffic68 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Twp 19 RD over Northern Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp 19 RD over Northern Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp 19 RD over Northern Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp 19 RD over Northern Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Twp 19 RD over Northern Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.