US Bridges

Leeman HWY over Kennebec River

Good

Sagadahoc County, Maine · Bath-Woolwich Tl · Structure no. 6388

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,982 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
23,982
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeman HWY over Kennebec River is a concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Leeman HWY over Kennebec River in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 23,982 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,575 by 2036. The structure is 2,982 ft (908.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLeeman HWY
CrossesKennebec River
LocationBath-Woolwich Tl
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91165, -69.80815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,982 ft (908.9 m)
Longest span420 ft (128 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,982 (2016)
Projected traffic33,575 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leeman HWY over Kennebec River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leeman HWY 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 Leeman HWY over Kennebec River carry?

About 23,982 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leeman HWY over Kennebec River?

The structure is 2,982 ft (908.9 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Leeman HWY over Kennebec River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.