US Bridges

Grand Army RD over Sheepscot River

Poor

Lincoln County, Maine · 2 MI W Townline · Structure no. 2650

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,241
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Army RD over Sheepscot River is a concrete frame carrying Grand Army RD over Sheepscot River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 90 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 2,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,137 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Army RD
CrossesSheepscot River
Location2 MI W Townline
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.22278, -69.59367
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,241 (2016)
Projected traffic3,137 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Army RD over Sheepscot River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Grand Army RD over Sheepscot 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Army RD over Sheepscot River carry?

About 2,241 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand Army RD over Sheepscot River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Army RD over Sheepscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.