US Bridges

Johnson Cove RD over Englishman River

Good

Washington County, Maine · 3.3 MI S Townline · Structure no. 3964

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Cove RD over Englishman River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Cove RD over Englishman River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesJohnson Cove RD
CrossesEnglishman River
Location3.3 MI S Townline
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61004, -67.47681
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2016)
Projected traffic354 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Cove RD over Englishman River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Cove RD over Englishman River 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 Johnson Cove RD over Englishman River carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Cove RD over Englishman River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Cove RD over Englishman River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.