US Bridges

Lisbon ST over Sabattus Stream

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 1 MI Nwly JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 2733

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,091
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lisbon ST over Sabattus Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lisbon ST over Sabattus Stream in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,091 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,127 by 2036. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesLisbon ST
CrossesSabattus Stream
Location1 MI Nwly JCT RTE 9
RouteState Highway 196
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.01171, -70.08695
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,091 (2016)
Projected traffic21,127 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lisbon ST over Sabattus Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lisbon ST over Sabattus Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lisbon ST over Sabattus Stream carry?

About 15,091 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lisbon ST over Sabattus Stream?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lisbon ST over Sabattus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.