US Bridges

Belgrade RD over Mcrr

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 3 MI NE Townline · Structure no. 3508

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,209
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belgrade RD over Mcrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belgrade RD over Mcrr in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 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 6,209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,693 by 2036. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesBelgrade RD
CrossesMcrr
Location3 MI NE Townline
RouteState Highway 11
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.54248, -69.72766
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,209 (2016)
Projected traffic8,693 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Belgrade RD over Mcrr built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Belgrade RD over Mcrr 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 Belgrade RD over Mcrr carry?

About 6,209 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belgrade RD over Mcrr?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Belgrade RD over Mcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.