US Bridges

Langdon RD over Abagadaset River

Poor

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 2.5 MI E of JCT RTE 201 · Structure no. 0976

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langdon RD over Abagadaset River is a steel culvert carrying Langdon RD over Abagadaset River in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLangdon RD
CrossesAbagadaset River
Location2.5 MI E of JCT RTE 201
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11125, -69.83923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2016)
Projected traffic536 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Langdon RD over Abagadaset River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Langdon RD over Abagadaset River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Langdon RD over Abagadaset River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Langdon RD over Abagadaset River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Langdon RD over Abagadaset River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.