US Bridges

Kennebec RD over W.Br.Souadabscook

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.8 MI W of Hampden Tl · Structure no. 5845

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennebec RD over W.Br.Souadabscook is a concrete slab carrying Kennebec RD over W.Br.Souadabscook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKennebec RD
CrossesW.Br.Souadabscook
Location0.8 MI W of Hampden Tl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.69661, -68.97878
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2016)
Projected traffic602 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kennebec RD over W.Br.Souadabscook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennebec RD over W.Br.Souadabscook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kennebec RD over W.Br.Souadabscook carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kennebec RD over W.Br.Souadabscook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kennebec RD over W.Br.Souadabscook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.