US Bridges

Colby ST over Routes 11 100 & US201

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 2 MI S Townline · Structure no. 6039

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,747
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colby ST over Routes 11 100 & US201 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colby ST over Routes 11 100 & US201 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,747 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,621 by 2036. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesColby ST
CrossesRoutes 11 100 & US201
Location2 MI S Townline
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.5587, -69.62811
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,747 (2016)
Projected traffic2,621 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colby ST over Routes 11 100 & US201 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colby ST over Routes 11 100 & US201 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Colby ST over Routes 11 100 & US201 carry?

About 1,747 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colby ST over Routes 11 100 & US201?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Colby ST over Routes 11 100 & US201?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.