Route 1 over Sheepscot River
FairLincoln County, Maine · Edgecomb-Wiscasset · Structure no. 2262
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,730 ft
- 23 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,897
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 1 over Sheepscot River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Route 1 over Sheepscot River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 17,897 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,056 by 2036. The structure is 2,730 ft (832 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 1 over Sheepscot River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 1 over Sheepscot 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 1 over Sheepscot River carry?
About 17,897 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 1 over Sheepscot River?
The structure is 2,730 ft (832 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 1 over Sheepscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.