US Bridges

Route 3 RD over West Branch Sheepscot Rv

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.5 MI NW of Palermo T L · Structure no. 6153

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,952
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 3 RD over West Branch Sheepscot Rv is a concrete culvert carrying Route 3 RD over West Branch Sheepscot Rv in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,933 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 3 RD
CrossesWest Branch Sheepscot Rv
Location0.5 MI NW of Palermo T L
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.40742, -69.48056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic4,952 (2016)
Projected traffic6,933 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 3 RD over West Branch Sheepscot Rv built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 3 RD over West Branch Sheepscot Rv 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 3 RD over West Branch Sheepscot Rv carry?

About 4,952 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 3 RD over West Branch Sheepscot Rv?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Route 3 RD over West Branch Sheepscot Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.