US2 & US201 over Kennebec River
FairSomerset County, Maine · JCT 2&201 · Structure no. 2617
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,813
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US2 & US201 over Kennebec River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US2 & US201 over Kennebec River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 18,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,338 by 2036. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US2 & US201 over Kennebec River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US2 & US201 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US2 & US201 over Kennebec River carry?
About 18,813 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US2 & US201 over Kennebec River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US2 & US201 over Kennebec River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.