US Bridges

Oak Grove Av over M.D.O.T. Railroad

Good

Sagadahoc County, Maine · .4 MI N JCT Congress Ave · Structure no. 0990

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,820
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove Av over M.D.O.T. Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oak Grove Av over M.D.O.T. 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Grove Av
CrossesM.D.O.T. Railroad
Location.4 MI N JCT Congress Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.9232, -69.8276
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2016)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Grove Av over M.D.O.T. Railroad built?

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

What condition is Oak Grove Av over M.D.O.T. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Grove Av over M.D.O.T. Railroad carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oak Grove Av over M.D.O.T. Railroad?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Grove Av over M.D.O.T. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.