US Bridges

Route 135 over Juggerwaut Str

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 3 MI E JCT 132 · Structure no. 5275

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,214
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 135 over Juggerwaut Str is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 135 over Juggerwaut Str in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 135
CrossesJuggerwaut Str
Location3 MI E JCT 132
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.24268, -69.97682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2016)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Route 135 over Juggerwaut Str built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 135 over Juggerwaut Str 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 135 over Juggerwaut Str carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 135 over Juggerwaut Str?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 135 over Juggerwaut Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.