US Bridges

Rangeley RD over Sandy River

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 0.5 MI SE of Madrid Tl · Structure no. 2955

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,407
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rangeley RD over Sandy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rangeley RD over Sandy River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,111 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRangeley RD
CrossesSandy River
Location0.5 MI SE of Madrid Tl
RouteState Highway 4
StateMaine
Coordinates44.85556, -70.44754
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,407 (2016)
Projected traffic2,111 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 Rangeley RD over Sandy River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rangeley RD over Sandy 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 Rangeley RD over Sandy River carry?

About 1,407 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rangeley RD over Sandy River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rangeley RD over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.