US Bridges

North ST over Messalonskee Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.4 MI N JCT 104 · Structure no. 2141

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,073
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North ST over Messalonskee Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North ST over Messalonskee Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 6,073 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth ST
CrossesMessalonskee Stream
Location1.4 MI N JCT 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.56677, -69.65054
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,073 (2016)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North ST over Messalonskee Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is North ST over Messalonskee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North ST over Messalonskee Stream carry?

About 6,073 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North ST over Messalonskee Stream?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns North ST over Messalonskee Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.