US Bridges

Bridge ST over Sandy River

Poor

Franklin County, Maine · 0.1 MI Nly JCT Main St. · Structure no. 5063

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Sandy River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bridge ST over Sandy River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,341 by 2036. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge ST
CrossesSandy River
Location0.1 MI Nly JCT Main St.
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.82441, -70.33918
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2016)
Projected traffic1,341 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Sandy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Sandy River carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Sandy River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.