Island Av over Kennebec River
FairSomerset County, Maine · JCT 2&201 · Structure no. 2785
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,774
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Av over Kennebec River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Av 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 21,774 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,484 by 2036. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Av over Kennebec River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island Av 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Island Av over Kennebec River carry?
About 21,774 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Island Av over Kennebec River?
The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Island Av over Kennebec River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.