Kennebec County Bridge Report Card
Kennebec County scores 59 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County has 190 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 24 rated poor and 6 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.6% is at or below the 15.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 67,417 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Kennebec County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 59/100 (F). The county has 190 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 24 in poor condition and 6 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 67,417 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 12.6% | 25.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.0% of measured traffic | 5.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.2% | 6.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 958,952 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 12.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 15.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 67,417 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Kennebec County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River RD over Carrabassett Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,331 | 1930 |
| Waugan RD over Wilson Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,182 | 1980 |
| East School ST over Messalonskee Str | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 767 | 1950 |
| Choate RD over W Br Sheepscot River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 206 | 1962 |
| Western Av over Interstate 95 NB & SB | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,934 | 1955 |
| Mount Vernon Av over Bond Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,526 | 1934 |
| Water Street over Bond Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,861 | 1854 |
| Spring ST over Kennebec River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,829 | 1936 |
| W River RD over Town Farm Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,844 | 1917 |
| Pond RD over Whitten Stream (north) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,867 | 1931 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.