Main ST over Messalonskee Str
FairKennebec County, Maine · 1.5 MI W I-95 · Structure no. 2238
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,493
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Messalonskee Str is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Messalonskee Str in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 12,493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,490 by 2036. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Messalonskee Str built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Main ST over Messalonskee Str 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 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Messalonskee Str carry?
About 12,493 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Messalonskee Str?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Messalonskee Str?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.