US Bridges

Rome RD over Great Meadow Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.7 MI W of Routes 8&137 · Structure no. 5071

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rome RD over Great Meadow Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Rome RD over Great Meadow Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,094 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRome RD
CrossesGreat Meadow Stream
Location0.7 MI W of Routes 8&137
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.58723, -69.81806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2016)
Projected traffic3,094 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rome RD over Great Meadow Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rome RD over Great Meadow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rome RD over Great Meadow Stream carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rome RD over Great Meadow Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rome RD over Great Meadow Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.