US Bridges

North ST over M C RR

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.3 MI W of JCT RTE 104 · Structure no. 5235

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,576
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

North ST over M C RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North ST over M C RR in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,406 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth ST
CrossesM C RR
Location0.3 MI W of JCT RTE 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.55567, -69.6369
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,576 (2016)
Projected traffic6,406 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North ST over M C RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is North ST over M C RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does North ST over M C RR carry?

About 4,576 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North ST over M C RR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns North ST over M C RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.