US Bridges

Manchester RD over Belgrade Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1 MI N Townline · Structure no. 2922

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,521
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manchester RD over Belgrade Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Manchester RD over Belgrade Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,282 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesManchester RD
CrossesBelgrade Stream
Location1 MI N Townline
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.41441, -69.85923
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2016)
Projected traffic2,282 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Manchester RD over Belgrade Stream built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manchester RD over Belgrade 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Manchester RD over Belgrade Stream carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Manchester RD over Belgrade Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Manchester RD over Belgrade Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.