US Bridges

Sebasticook Brdg R over Sebasticook River

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 250 E of JCT W RTE 11 · Structure no. 3667

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,540
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sebasticook Brdg R over Sebasticook River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sebasticook Brdg R over Sebasticook River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,556 by 2036. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSebasticook Brdg R
CrossesSebasticook River
Location250 E of JCT W RTE 11
RouteState Highway 139
StateMaine
Coordinates44.58564, -69.54974
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,540 (2016)
Projected traffic10,556 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sebasticook Brdg R over Sebasticook River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sebasticook Brdg R over Sebasticook River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sebasticook Brdg R over Sebasticook River carry?

About 7,540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sebasticook Brdg R over Sebasticook River?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sebasticook Brdg R over Sebasticook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.