US Bridges

King ST over Cathance Stream

Good

Washington County, Maine · _ · Structure no. 2139

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

King ST over Cathance Stream is a concrete culvert carrying King ST over Cathance Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesKing ST
CrossesCathance Stream
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.88536, -67.31719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2016)
Projected traffic656 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 King ST over Cathance Stream built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is King ST over Cathance 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does King ST over Cathance Stream carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is King ST over Cathance Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns King ST over Cathance Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.