US Bridges

Albion RD over Pattee Brook Brook

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.4 MI E JCT Abbott RD · Structure no. 3938

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
843
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albion RD over Pattee Brook Brook is a concrete slab carrying Albion RD over Pattee Brook Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,349 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbion RD
CrossesPattee Brook Brook
Location0.4 MI E JCT Abbott RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.55243, -69.53561
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic843 (2016)
Projected traffic1,349 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Albion RD over Pattee Brook Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albion RD over Pattee Brook Brook 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 Albion RD over Pattee Brook Brook carry?

About 843 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Albion RD over Pattee Brook Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Albion RD over Pattee Brook Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.