Project: Third Bridge (Route 3)
Summary
The Third Bridge (Route 3), which spans over the Kennebec River, was built in 2004 to relieve overcrowding on the two existing bridges over the Kennebec River. The new bridge provides a northern bypass of the City Center, relieving congestion caused by truck traffic.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Bridge
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
16,430
Length (mi)
3.00
Economic Distress
0.98
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
139
Population Growth Rate (%)
0.4%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
1.2%
Market Size
74,076
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
10.0000
Topography
10
Geography
Region
New England/Mid-Atlantic
State
ME
County
Kennebec
City
Augusta
Urban/Class Level
Mixed
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
None
Timing
Initial Study Date
N/A
Post Construction Study Date
2007
Construction Start Date
2002
Construction End Date
2004
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
N/A
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$34,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$66,055,000
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
THIRD BRIDGE - ROUTE 3 AUGUSTA, ME
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