East School ST over Messalonskee Str
PoorPosted for loadKennebec County, Maine · 0.1 MI NW Alpine ST · Structure no. 0567
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 767
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East School ST over Messalonskee Str is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East School ST over Messalonskee Str in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,227 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East School ST over Messalonskee Str built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is East School ST over Messalonskee Str 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does East School ST over Messalonskee Str carry?
About 767 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East School ST over Messalonskee Str?
The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns East School ST over Messalonskee Str?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.