US Bridges

Ramp Off to Wester over Routes 11 17 100 202

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of I 95 Overpass · Structure no. 5809

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,820
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off to Wester over Routes 11 17 100 202 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off to Wester over Routes 11 17 100 202 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,748 by 2036. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Off to Wester
CrossesRoutes 11 17 100 202
Location0.1 MI E of I 95 Overpass
RouteState Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.31623, -69.80863
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,820 (2016)
Projected traffic6,748 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp Off to Wester over Routes 11 17 100 202 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ramp Off to Wester over Routes 11 17 100 202 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Off to Wester over Routes 11 17 100 202 carry?

About 4,820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Off to Wester over Routes 11 17 100 202?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off to Wester over Routes 11 17 100 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.