Bridge ST over Kennebec River
FairSomerset County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 201 · Structure no. 3236
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 462 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 833
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge ST over Kennebec River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Kennebec River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2036. The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge ST over Kennebec River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge ST 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge ST over Kennebec River carry?
About 833 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bridge ST over Kennebec River?
The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge ST over Kennebec River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.