US Bridges

High ST over Great Works River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.8 MI N Kof JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 2588

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,470
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High ST over Great Works River is a concrete culvert carrying High ST over Great Works River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,258 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesHigh ST
CrossesGreat Works River
Location0.8 MI N Kof JCT RTE 9
RouteState Highway 4
StateMaine
Coordinates43.31754, -70.73902
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,470 (2016)
Projected traffic13,258 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 High ST over Great Works River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is High ST over Great Works River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does High ST over Great Works River carry?

About 9,470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High ST over Great Works River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns High ST over Great Works River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.