US Bridges

US 201 over Kelly Brook

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · 3.5 MI N Caratunk Tl · Structure no. 2991

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 201 over Kelly Brook is a concrete slab carrying US 201 over Kelly Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 201
CrossesKelly Brook
Location3.5 MI N Caratunk Tl
RouteState Highway 201
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.29926, -69.98561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2016)
Projected traffic3,220 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 201 over Kelly Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 201 over Kelly Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 201 over Kelly Brook carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 201 over Kelly Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 201 over Kelly Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.