Memorial DR over Kennebec River + Mcrr
FairKennebec County, Maine · .2 MI W 9 · Structure no. 5196
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,098 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,252
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Memorial DR over Kennebec River + Mcrr is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Memorial DR over Kennebec River + Mcrr in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 76 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 20,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,849 by 2036. The structure is 2,098 ft (639.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Memorial DR over Kennebec River + Mcrr built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Memorial DR over Kennebec River + Mcrr 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 2023.
How much traffic does Memorial DR over Kennebec River + Mcrr carry?
About 20,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Memorial DR over Kennebec River + Mcrr?
The structure is 2,098 ft (639.5 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Memorial DR over Kennebec River + Mcrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.