US Bridges

Post RD over Branch Brook

Good

York County, Maine · Kenn-Wells Townline · Structure no. 2693

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,153
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post RD over Branch Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Post RD over Branch Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,614 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesPost RD
CrossesBranch Brook
LocationKenn-Wells Townline
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.36032, -70.55903
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,153 (2016)
Projected traffic8,614 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Post RD over Branch Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post RD over Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Post RD over Branch Brook carry?

About 6,153 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Post RD over Branch Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Post RD over Branch Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.