US Bridges

Alfond Connector over Eight Rod Road

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.3 MI E I95 Interch 113 · Structure no. 6408

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,211
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alfond Connector over Eight Rod Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alfond Connector over Eight Rod Road 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,095 by 2036. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAlfond Connector
CrossesEight Rod Road
Location0.3 MI E I95 Interch 113
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.35173, -69.77809
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,211 (2016)
Projected traffic24,095 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alfond Connector over Eight Rod Road built?

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

What condition is Alfond Connector over Eight Rod Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Alfond Connector over Eight Rod Road carry?

About 17,211 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alfond Connector over Eight Rod Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Alfond Connector over Eight Rod Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.