US Bridges

King ST over Clifford Stream

Good

Washington County, Maine · 3 Miles W of Town Line · Structure no. 5223

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

King ST over Clifford Stream is a concrete culvert carrying King ST over Clifford Stream in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesKing ST
CrossesClifford Stream
Location3 Miles W of Town Line
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateMaine
Coordinates44.87404, -67.34524
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2016)
Projected traffic690 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Clifford Stream built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is King ST over Clifford 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 King ST over Clifford Stream carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is King ST over Clifford Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns King ST over Clifford Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.