Maxcys Mills RD over W Br Sheepscot River
FairKennebec County, Maine · 1 MI E JCT RTE 32 · Structure no. 5543
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maxcys Mills RD over W Br Sheepscot River is a concrete slab carrying Maxcys Mills RD over W Br Sheepscot River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maxcys Mills RD over W Br Sheepscot River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maxcys Mills RD over W Br Sheepscot River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Maxcys Mills RD over W Br Sheepscot River carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Maxcys Mills RD over W Br Sheepscot River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Maxcys Mills RD over W Br Sheepscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.