US Bridges

Ocean Ave over Tributary of Kbunk Rive

Fair

York County, Maine · .5 MI S JCT 9 · Structure no. 5899

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,470
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Ave over Tributary of Kbunk Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Ave over Tributary of Kbunk Rive in York County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Ave
CrossesTributary of Kbunk Rive
Location.5 MI S JCT 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.35493, -70.47293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2016)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Ave over Tributary of Kbunk Rive built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Ave over Tributary of Kbunk Rive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean Ave over Tributary of Kbunk Rive carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Ave over Tributary of Kbunk Rive?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Ave over Tributary of Kbunk Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.