US Bridges

Beachwood Av over Batson River

Good

York County, Maine · 0.4 MI W RTE 9 · Structure no. 1286

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beachwood Av over Batson River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Beachwood Av over Batson River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeachwood Av
CrossesBatson River
Location0.4 MI W RTE 9
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.3965, -70.45042
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2016)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beachwood Av over Batson River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beachwood Av over Batson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beachwood Av over Batson River carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beachwood Av over Batson River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Beachwood Av over Batson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.