Western Av over Messalonskee Stream
FairKennebec County, Maine · 0.2 MI W JCT Elm ST · Structure no. 3836
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,219
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Av over Messalonskee Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Western Av over Messalonskee Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 79 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 7,219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,107 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Av over Messalonskee Stream built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Western Av over Messalonskee Stream 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Western Av over Messalonskee Stream carry?
About 7,219 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Western Av over Messalonskee Stream?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Western Av over Messalonskee Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.