US Bridges

Water ST over M.C.Rr

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.5 MI N of Farmingdale · Structure no. 3158

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,952
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water ST over M.C.Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water ST over M.C.Rr in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 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 13,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,533 by 2036. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWater ST
CrossesM.C.Rr
Location0.5 MI N of Farmingdale
RouteState Highway 201
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.27378, -69.79171
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,952 (2016)
Projected traffic19,533 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Water ST over M.C.Rr built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Water ST over M.C.Rr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Water ST over M.C.Rr carry?

About 13,952 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Water ST over M.C.Rr?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Water ST over M.C.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.