US Bridges

Alewive RD over Kennebunk River

Poor

York County, Maine · Arundel-Kennebunk Tl · Structure no. 2221

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,490
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alewive RD over Kennebunk River is a concrete tee beam carrying Alewive RD over Kennebunk River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,286 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesAlewive RD
CrossesKennebunk River
LocationArundel-Kennebunk Tl
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.45756, -70.60559
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,490 (2016)
Projected traffic6,286 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Alewive RD over Kennebunk River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alewive RD over Kennebunk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Alewive RD over Kennebunk River carry?

About 4,490 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alewive RD over Kennebunk River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Alewive RD over Kennebunk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.