US Bridges

Alfond Connector over Kennebec River

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · .2 Mi.W RTE 201/100 · Structure no. 6400

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,108 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,820
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alfond Connector over Kennebec River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alfond Connector over Kennebec River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,748 by 2036. The structure is 1,108 ft (337.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlfond Connector
CrossesKennebec River
Location.2 Mi.W RTE 201/100
RouteState Highway 3
StateMaine
Coordinates44.33536, -69.76458
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,108 ft (337.8 m)
Longest span240 ft (73 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,820 (2016)
Projected traffic20,748 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alfond Connector over Kennebec River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alfond Connector over Kennebec River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Alfond Connector over Kennebec River carry?

About 14,820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alfond Connector over Kennebec River?

The structure is 1,108 ft (337.8 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Alfond Connector over Kennebec River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.