US Bridges

Water ST over Old Mcrr (now Side Road)

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.1MI N JCT Grove ST · Structure no. 3528

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water ST over Old Mcrr (now Side Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water ST over Old Mcrr (now Side Road) in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,213 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWater ST
CrossesOld Mcrr (now Side Road)
Location0.1MI N JCT Grove ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.31291, -69.77518
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,213 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Mcrr (now Side Road) built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water ST over Old Mcrr (now Side Road) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Water ST over Old Mcrr (now Side Road) carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Water ST over Old Mcrr (now Side Road)?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Water ST over Old Mcrr (now Side Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.