US Bridges

Bay ST over Sebasticook River

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 100 Ft N JCT RTE 137 · Structure no. 2960

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,604
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay ST over Sebasticook River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bay ST over Sebasticook River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 16,604 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,246 by 2036. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBay ST
CrossesSebasticook River
Location100 Ft N JCT RTE 137
RouteState Highway 201
StateMaine
Coordinates44.53878, -69.62828
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,604 (2016)
Projected traffic23,246 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay ST over Sebasticook River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Bay ST over Sebasticook River 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 Bay ST over Sebasticook River carry?

About 16,604 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bay ST over Sebasticook River?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Bay ST over Sebasticook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.