US Bridges

Bridge RD over Bagaduce Falls(tidal)

Good

Hancock County, Maine · 0.8 MI W(ne) JCT 175&176 · Structure no. 3628

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,274
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge RD over Bagaduce Falls(tidal) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bridge RD over Bagaduce Falls(tidal) in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2036. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBridge RD
CrossesBagaduce Falls(tidal)
Location0.8 MI W(ne) JCT 175&176
RouteCounty Highway 175
StateMaine
Coordinates44.39806, -68.70485
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2016)
Projected traffic1,911 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge RD over Bagaduce Falls(tidal) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge RD over Bagaduce Falls(tidal) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge RD over Bagaduce Falls(tidal) carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge RD over Bagaduce Falls(tidal)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge RD over Bagaduce Falls(tidal)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.