US Bridges

County RD over Messalonskee Str

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.5 MI SE of JCT RTE 23 · Structure no. 2513

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,968
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Messalonskee Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD over Messalonskee Str in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 93 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 1,968 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,952 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesMessalonskee Str
Location0.5 MI SE of JCT RTE 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.58011, -69.67029
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,968 (2016)
Projected traffic2,952 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 County RD over Messalonskee Str built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Messalonskee Str carry?

About 1,968 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Messalonskee Str?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Messalonskee Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.