US Bridges

Main ST over Josias*river

Good

York County, Maine · .5 MI No Townline · Structure no. 2663

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,103
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Josias*river is a concrete culvert carrying Main ST over Josias*river in York County, Maine. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7,103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,944 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesJosias*river
Location.5 MI No Townline
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.24092, -70.60191
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,103 (2016)
Projected traffic9,944 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Main ST over Josias*river built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Josias*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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Josias*river carry?

About 7,103 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Josias*river?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Josias*river?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.