US Bridges

Village RD over Tunk Stream

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 0.3 MI SW of US 1 E JCT · Structure no. 2900

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village RD over Tunk Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Village RD over Tunk Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVillage RD
CrossesTunk Stream
Location0.3 MI SW of US 1 E JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.51079, -67.96434
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2016)
Projected traffic506 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Village RD over Tunk Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village RD over Tunk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Village RD over Tunk Stream carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Village RD over Tunk Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Village RD over Tunk Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.