US Bridges

US 202 over Mcrr & Ramps to 41 & 133

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 2.2 Mi. NE Townline · Structure no. 5521

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
376 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,093
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over Mcrr & Ramps to 41 & 133 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 over Mcrr & Ramps to 41 & 133 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 11,093 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,530 by 2036. The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesMcrr & Ramps to 41 & 133
Location2.2 Mi. NE Townline
RouteState Highway 202
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.29964, -69.97922
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,093 (2016)
Projected traffic15,530 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Mcrr & Ramps to 41 & 133 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 202 over Mcrr & Ramps to 41 & 133 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 over Mcrr & Ramps to 41 & 133 carry?

About 11,093 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Mcrr & Ramps to 41 & 133?

The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Mcrr & Ramps to 41 & 133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.