Village ST over Sabbatus River
PoorAndroscoggin County, Maine · 200 Ft Nely RTE 196 · Structure no. 0063
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,812
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Village ST over Sabbatus River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Village ST over Sabbatus River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 112 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 2,812 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,937 by 2036. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Village ST over Sabbatus River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Village ST over Sabbatus River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Village ST over Sabbatus River carry?
About 2,812 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Village ST over Sabbatus River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Village ST over Sabbatus River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.