US Bridges

Fairbanks RD over Sandy River

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of JCT RTE 149 · Structure no. 2271

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,994
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairbanks RD over Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairbanks RD over Sandy River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2036. The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesFairbanks RD
CrossesSandy River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT RTE 149
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.70145, -70.17385
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length343 ft (104.4 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,994 (2016)
Projected traffic4,192 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Fairbanks RD over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairbanks RD over Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fairbanks RD over Sandy River carry?

About 2,994 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairbanks RD over Sandy River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fairbanks RD over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.