US Bridges

Kennebec River RD over Martin Stream

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · 0.5 MI N JCT US 201A · Structure no. 2090

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
599
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennebec River RD over Martin Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Kennebec River RD over Martin Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 599 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesKennebec River RD
CrossesMartin Stream
Location0.5 MI N JCT US 201A
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateMaine
Coordinates44.94281, -69.87476
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2016)
Projected traffic958 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 River RD over Martin Stream built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennebec River RD over Martin Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Kennebec River RD over Martin Stream carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kennebec River RD over Martin Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kennebec River RD over Martin Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.