US Bridges

King RD over Sabattus Stream

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Androscoggin County, Maine · .1 MI E of Littlefield RD · Structure no. 3976

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

King RD over Sabattus Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King RD over Sabattus Stream in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2036. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKing RD
CrossesSabattus Stream
Location.1 MI E of Littlefield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.05212, -70.11278
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2016)
Projected traffic211 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 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 King RD over Sabattus Stream built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is King RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does King RD over Sabattus Stream carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is King RD over Sabattus Stream?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns King RD over Sabattus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.