US Bridges

Old Augusta RD over Medomak River

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 0.8 MI W JCT RTE 220 · Structure no. 6010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Augusta RD over Medomak River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Augusta RD over Medomak River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2036. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Augusta RD
CrossesMedomak River
Location0.8 MI W JCT RTE 220
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.18616, -69.39222
Functional classRural Local

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 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2016)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Augusta RD over Medomak River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Augusta RD over Medomak 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 Old Augusta RD over Medomak River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Augusta RD over Medomak River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Augusta RD over Medomak River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.