E River RD over Sheepscot River
FairLincoln County, Maine · 3.3 MI N Townline · Structure no. 3831
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 716
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E River RD over Sheepscot River is a concrete tee beam carrying E River RD over Sheepscot River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E River RD over Sheepscot River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is E River RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does E River RD over Sheepscot River carry?
About 716 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E River RD over Sheepscot River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns E River RD over Sheepscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.