Depot ST over ST George River
FairKnox County, Maine · 1 MI S Route 17 · Structure no. 3841
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,872
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Depot ST over ST George River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot ST over ST George River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Depot ST over ST George River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Depot ST over ST George River 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 Depot ST over ST George River carry?
About 1,872 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Depot ST over ST George River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Depot ST over ST George River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.