US Bridges

Kelley RD over Eastern River

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 3 MI E RTE #27 · Structure no. 5938

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelley RD over Eastern River is a concrete culvert carrying Kelley RD over Eastern River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKelley RD
CrossesEastern River
Location3 MI E RTE #27
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.16574, -69.68278
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2016)
Projected traffic461 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kelley RD over Eastern River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelley RD over Eastern 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kelley RD over Eastern River carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kelley RD over Eastern River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Kelley RD over Eastern River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.