US Bridges

Route 137 over Outlet Str(hayden Brk)

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.2 MI E 201 · Structure no. 2362

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,562
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 137 over Outlet Str(hayden Brk) is a concrete slab carrying Route 137 over Outlet Str(hayden Brk) in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 7,562 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,587 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRoute 137
CrossesOutlet Str(hayden Brk)
Location1.2 MI E 201
RouteState Highway 137
StateMaine
Coordinates44.52589, -69.61403
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,562 (2016)
Projected traffic10,587 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Route 137 over Outlet Str(hayden Brk) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 137 over Outlet Str(hayden Brk) 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Route 137 over Outlet Str(hayden Brk) carry?

About 7,562 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 137 over Outlet Str(hayden Brk)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Route 137 over Outlet Str(hayden Brk)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.