Ferry ST over Kennebec River
FairSomerset County, Maine · 50 Ft E of JCT RTE 16 · Structure no. 2267
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 522 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,976
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry ST over Kennebec River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry ST over Kennebec River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 70 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 1,976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,964 by 2036. The structure is 522 ft (159.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ferry ST over Kennebec River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Ferry ST over Kennebec 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ferry ST over Kennebec River carry?
About 1,976 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ferry ST over Kennebec River?
The structure is 522 ft (159.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry ST over Kennebec River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.