Pleasant ST over Sebasticook River
PoorPosted for loadKennebec County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of RTE 11&100 · Structure no. 3321
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 188 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,218
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant ST over Sebasticook River is a steel truss - thru carrying Pleasant ST over Sebasticook River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1936, 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2036. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pleasant ST over Sebasticook River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant ST over Sebasticook 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pleasant ST over Sebasticook River carry?
About 1,218 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant ST over Sebasticook River?
The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant ST over Sebasticook River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.