State HWY 27 over Kennebec River + Mcrr
FairKennebec County, Maine · Gardiner-Randolph*tl · Structure no. 2304
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 996 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,176
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State HWY 27 over Kennebec River + Mcrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State HWY 27 over Kennebec River + Mcrr in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,176 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,246 by 2036. The structure is 996 ft (303.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State HWY 27 over Kennebec River + Mcrr built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is State HWY 27 over Kennebec River + Mcrr 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does State HWY 27 over Kennebec River + Mcrr carry?
About 10,176 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State HWY 27 over Kennebec River + Mcrr?
The structure is 996 ft (303.6 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns State HWY 27 over Kennebec River + Mcrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.