S Freedom RD over 15 Mile Stream
PoorClosed to trafficKennebec County, Maine · 0.9 MI SE of Hussey RD · Structure no. 3107
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Freedom RD over 15 Mile Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Freedom RD over 15 Mile Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 S Freedom RD over 15 Mile Stream built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Freedom RD over 15 Mile Stream 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S Freedom RD over 15 Mile Stream carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Freedom RD over 15 Mile Stream?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns S Freedom RD over 15 Mile Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.