US Bridges

Head Tide RD over Sheepscot River

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 0.2 MI NE of JCT RTE 218 · Structure no. 5179

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Head Tide RD over Sheepscot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Head Tide RD over Sheepscot River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHead Tide RD
CrossesSheepscot River
Location0.2 MI NE of JCT RTE 218
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11485, -69.62286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2016)
Projected traffic845 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Head Tide RD over Sheepscot River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Head Tide 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Head Tide RD over Sheepscot River carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Head Tide RD over Sheepscot River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Head Tide RD over Sheepscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.