Spring ST over Kennebec River
PoorKennebec County, Maine · US 201 over Kenn Riv · Structure no. 2854
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 574 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,829
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring ST over Kennebec River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring ST over Kennebec River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,361 by 2036. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring ST over Kennebec River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Spring ST over Kennebec River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Spring ST over Kennebec River carry?
About 8,829 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Spring ST over Kennebec River?
The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Spring ST over Kennebec River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.