US Bridges

Abenaki RD over Messalonskee Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.1 Mile Ely RTE 104 · Structure no. 6374

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,079
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abenaki RD over Messalonskee Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abenaki RD over Messalonskee Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,711 by 2036. The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAbenaki RD
CrossesMessalonskee Stream
Location0.1 Mile Ely RTE 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.53256, -69.65274
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length324 ft (98.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,079 (2016)
Projected traffic5,711 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Abenaki RD over Messalonskee Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abenaki RD over Messalonskee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Abenaki RD over Messalonskee Stream carry?

About 4,079 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Abenaki RD over Messalonskee Stream?

The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Abenaki RD over Messalonskee Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.