US Bridges

Patrick Town RD over Sheepscot River

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 1.4 MI E of Windsor Tl · Structure no. 3977

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
623
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Town RD over Sheepscot River is a concrete tee beam carrying Patrick Town RD over Sheepscot River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Town RD
CrossesSheepscot River
Location1.4 MI E of Windsor Tl
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.30919, -69.48765
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2016)
Projected traffic997 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Town RD over Sheepscot River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Town 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Patrick Town RD over Sheepscot River carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Town RD over Sheepscot River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Town RD over Sheepscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.