Patterson RD over Kennebec River
GoodLincoln County, Maine · .5 MI W 128 · Structure no. 2506
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,480 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,105
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patterson RD over Kennebec River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patterson RD over Kennebec River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,347 by 2036. The structure is 1,480 ft (451.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patterson RD over Kennebec River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patterson RD 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Patterson RD over Kennebec River carry?
About 3,105 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Patterson RD over Kennebec River?
The structure is 1,480 ft (451.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Patterson RD over Kennebec River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.