US Bridges

Nequasset RD over Smo Railroad

Good

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 0.4 MI N Ly of RTE 1 · Structure no. 0987

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
598
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nequasset RD over Smo Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nequasset RD over Smo Railroad in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 957 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNequasset RD
CrossesSmo Railroad
Location0.4 MI N Ly of RTE 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.93966, -69.78178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2016)
Projected traffic957 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nequasset RD over Smo Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nequasset RD over Smo Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does Nequasset RD over Smo Railroad carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nequasset RD over Smo Railroad?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nequasset RD over Smo Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.