US Bridges

Cape Newagen RD over Decker Cove (atlantic O)

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Lincoln County, Maine · 100 Ft S of Route 27 · Structure no. 2848

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cape Newagen RD over Decker Cove (atlantic O) is a concrete tee beam carrying Cape Newagen RD over Decker Cove (atlantic O) in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2036. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCape Newagen RD
CrossesDecker Cove (atlantic O)
Location100 Ft S of Route 27
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.84022, -69.65577
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2016)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cape Newagen RD over Decker Cove (atlantic O) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cape Newagen RD over Decker Cove (atlantic O) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cape Newagen RD over Decker Cove (atlantic O) carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cape Newagen RD over Decker Cove (atlantic O)?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cape Newagen RD over Decker Cove (atlantic O)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.