US Bridges

Kennedy Memorial D over Messalonskee Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.6 MI E I95 · Structure no. 2268

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,359
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Memorial D over Messalonskee Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Memorial D over Messalonskee Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,903 by 2036. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Memorial D
CrossesMessalonskee Stream
Location1.6 MI E I95
RouteState Highway 11
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.54016, -69.64867
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,359 (2016)
Projected traffic8,903 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Memorial D over Messalonskee Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Memorial D 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kennedy Memorial D over Messalonskee Stream carry?

About 6,359 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Memorial D over Messalonskee Stream?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Memorial D over Messalonskee Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.