Downing RD over Kennebunk River
PoorYork County, Maine · 0.7 MI NE JCT RTE 35 · Structure no. 5939
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downing RD over Kennebunk River is a steel culvert carrying Downing RD over Kennebunk River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downing RD over Kennebunk River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Downing RD over Kennebunk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Downing RD over Kennebunk River carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Downing RD over Kennebunk River?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns Downing RD over Kennebunk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.