US Bridges

US 201 over Kennebec River

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 100 Ft NW Lake Moxie RD · Structure no. 2841

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 201 over Kennebec River is a steel frame carrying US 201 over Kennebec River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,388 by 2036. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 201
CrossesKennebec River
Location100 Ft NW Lake Moxie RD
RouteState Highway 201
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.33671, -69.96828
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2016)
Projected traffic3,388 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 US 201 over Kennebec River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 201 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 201 over Kennebec River carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 201 over Kennebec River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 201 over Kennebec River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.