Rices Rips RD over Messaloniskee Stream

Fair Condition64 years old1,673 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaine
CountyKennebec
Location.3 Mi E RTE #23
CarriesRices Rips RD
CrossesMessaloniskee Stream
Coordinates44.56738, -69.68565

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length101.7 ft (31 m)
Max Span95.1 ft (29 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area297.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,673 (2016)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number3484

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