US Bridges

Seavey Corner RD over Whitten Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 75 N of JCT RTE 41 · Structure no. 5688

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
714
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seavey Corner RD over Whitten Stream is a concrete slab carrying Seavey Corner RD over Whitten Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,142 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSeavey Corner RD
CrossesWhitten Stream
Location75 N of JCT RTE 41
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.49991, -69.98935
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2016)
Projected traffic1,142 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Seavey Corner RD over Whitten Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seavey Corner RD over Whitten Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Seavey Corner RD over Whitten Stream carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seavey Corner RD over Whitten Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Seavey Corner RD over Whitten Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.