US Bridges

Kings HWY over Perkins Brook

Good

York County, Maine · 0.2 MI N Kings Hway Grb · Structure no. 1301

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
761
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings HWY over Perkins Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kings HWY over Perkins Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKings HWY
CrossesPerkins Brook
Location0.2 MI N Kings Hway Grb
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.40331, -70.40409
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2016)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Kings HWY over Perkins Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings HWY over Perkins Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kings HWY over Perkins Brook carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kings HWY over Perkins Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kings HWY over Perkins Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.