US Bridges

Main ST over Sebasticook River

Good

Somerset County, Maine · 0.3 MI NE JCT Route 152 · Structure no. 2404

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,541
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Sebasticook River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Sebasticook River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,357 by 2036. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesSebasticook River
Location0.3 MI NE JCT Route 152
RouteState Highway 2
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83346, -69.40672
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,541 (2016)
Projected traffic6,357 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Sebasticook River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Sebasticook 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 Main ST over Sebasticook River carry?

About 4,541 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Sebasticook River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Sebasticook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.