Carter Memorial DR over Kennebec R H2O ST & RR
FairKennebec County, Maine · 0.2 MI Wly of RTE 201 · Structure no. 1141
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,028 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,790
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carter Memorial DR over Kennebec R H2O ST & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Memorial DR over Kennebec R H2O ST & RR in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 11,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,506 by 2036. The structure is 2,028 ft (618.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carter Memorial DR over Kennebec R H2O ST & RR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carter Memorial DR over Kennebec R H2O ST & RR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Carter Memorial DR over Kennebec R H2O ST & RR carry?
About 11,790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carter Memorial DR over Kennebec R H2O ST & RR?
The structure is 2,028 ft (618.1 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Carter Memorial DR over Kennebec R H2O ST & RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.