Dock RD over Sheepscot River
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Maine · 0.5 MI NE of JCT RTE 218 · Structure no. 3284
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 356
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dock RD over Sheepscot River is a steel truss - thru carrying Dock RD over Sheepscot River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dock RD over Sheepscot River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dock 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Dock RD over Sheepscot River carry?
About 356 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dock RD over Sheepscot River?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dock RD over Sheepscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.