Whipple RD over Kittery Point
GoodYork County, Maine · 1.1 MI Ely of Route 236 · Structure no. 3013
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 289 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,270
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipple RD over Kittery Point is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whipple RD over Kittery Point in York County, Maine. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,978 by 2036. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whipple RD over Kittery Point built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whipple RD over Kittery Point 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Whipple RD over Kittery Point carry?
About 4,270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whipple RD over Kittery Point?
The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Whipple RD over Kittery Point?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.