US Bridges

Old Sheepscot RD over Polly Clark(mill) Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 0.1 MI E RTE 218 · Structure no. 0625

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sheepscot RD over Polly Clark(mill) Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Sheepscot RD over Polly Clark(mill) Creek in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sheepscot RD
CrossesPolly Clark(mill) Creek
Location0.1 MI E RTE 218
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.02383, -69.64915
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2016)
Projected traffic376 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Sheepscot RD over Polly Clark(mill) Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Sheepscot RD over Polly Clark(mill) Creek 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 Old Sheepscot RD over Polly Clark(mill) Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Sheepscot RD over Polly Clark(mill) Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sheepscot RD over Polly Clark(mill) Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.