US Bridges

Crowley RD over Sabattus River

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 1.2 MI W of JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 2106

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,970
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crowley RD over Sabattus River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crowley RD over Sabattus River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 3,970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,558 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrowley RD
CrossesSabattus River
Location1.2 MI W of JCT RTE 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.07484, -70.10431
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,970 (2016)
Projected traffic5,558 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crowley RD over Sabattus River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crowley RD over Sabattus 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Crowley RD over Sabattus River carry?

About 3,970 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Crowley RD over Sabattus River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Crowley RD over Sabattus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.