Sabattus RD over Sabbattus River
PoorAndroscoggin County, Maine · 0.5 MI Ely of Lewiston · Structure no. 5393
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,521
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sabattus RD over Sabbattus River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sabattus RD over Sabbattus River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 9,521 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,329 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sabattus RD over Sabbattus River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sabattus RD over Sabbattus 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sabattus RD over Sabbattus River carry?
About 9,521 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sabattus RD over Sabbattus River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sabattus RD over Sabbattus River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.