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County RD over Mays Stream

Good

Washington County, Maine · .6 MI E Townline · Structure no. 2527

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,230
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Mays Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County RD over Mays Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,122 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesMays Stream
Location.6 MI E Townline
RouteState Highway 189
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.8139, -67.07399
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2016)
Projected traffic3,122 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Mays Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Mays 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Mays Stream carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Mays Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns County RD over Mays Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.