US Bridges

Rockland RD over East Branch Sheepscot

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · .3 MI W 218 · Structure no. 5953

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,490
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockland RD over East Branch Sheepscot is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockland RD over East Branch Sheepscot in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,086 by 2036. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesRockland RD
CrossesEast Branch Sheepscot
Location.3 MI W 218
RouteState Highway 17
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.25823, -69.55374
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,490 (2016)
Projected traffic9,086 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockland RD over East Branch Sheepscot built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockland RD over East Branch Sheepscot 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rockland RD over East Branch Sheepscot carry?

About 6,490 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockland RD over East Branch Sheepscot?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rockland RD over East Branch Sheepscot?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.