US Bridges

Sheepscot RD over Sheepscott*river

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · Sheepscot Village · Structure no. 1530

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheepscot RD over Sheepscott*river is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Sheepscot RD over Sheepscott*river in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2036. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSheepscot RD
CrossesSheepscott*river
LocationSheepscot Village
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.05046, -69.61083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2016)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sheepscot RD over Sheepscott*river built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheepscot RD over Sheepscott*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 2023.

How much traffic does Sheepscot RD over Sheepscott*river carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheepscot RD over Sheepscott*river?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sheepscot RD over Sheepscott*river?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.