US Bridges

County RD over East Stream

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 1.0 MI E Townline · Structure no. 2258

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,211
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over East Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD over East Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 106 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 5 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 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,095 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesEast Stream
Location1.0 MI E Townline
RouteState Highway 189
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.79658, -67.14703
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2016)
Projected traffic3,095 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 County RD over East Stream built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is County RD over East 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over East Stream carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over East Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over East Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.