US Bridges

Jordan Bridge RD over Sabattus River

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.7 MI S JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 3388

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
998
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Bridge RD over Sabattus River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan Bridge RD over Sabattus River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 998 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,597 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJordan Bridge RD
CrossesSabattus River
Location0.7 MI S JCT RTE 9
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.10454, -70.10328
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2016)
Projected traffic1,597 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Bridge RD over Sabattus River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Bridge RD over Sabattus River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jordan Bridge RD over Sabattus River carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Bridge RD over Sabattus River?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Bridge RD over Sabattus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.