US Bridges

Second ST over Maine Central Railroad

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of Winthrop ST · Structure no. 0565

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,334
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second ST over Maine Central Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Second ST over Maine Central Railroad in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 90 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 5 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 3,334 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,668 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSecond ST
CrossesMaine Central Railroad
Location0.1 MI N of Winthrop ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.28851, -69.79025
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,334 (2016)
Projected traffic4,668 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Second ST over Maine Central Railroad built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Second ST over Maine Central Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Second ST over Maine Central Railroad carry?

About 3,334 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Second ST over Maine Central Railroad?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Second ST over Maine Central Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.