US Bridges

Augusta RD over Belgrade Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 2MI N Sidney Tl · Structure no. 2062

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,699
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Augusta RD over Belgrade Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Augusta RD over Belgrade Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,379 by 2036. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAugusta RD
CrossesBelgrade Stream
Location2MI N Sidney Tl
RouteState Highway 8
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.44431, -69.83174
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,699 (2016)
Projected traffic9,379 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Augusta RD over Belgrade Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Augusta RD over Belgrade Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Augusta RD over Belgrade Stream carry?

About 6,699 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Augusta RD over Belgrade Stream?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Augusta RD over Belgrade Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.