US Bridges

Oak ST over M.D.O.T. RR

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · Main ST Left Oak ST 1 MI · Structure no. 0997

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak ST over M.D.O.T. RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oak ST over M.D.O.T. RR in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOak ST
CrossesM.D.O.T. RR
LocationMain ST Left Oak ST 1 MI
RouteCity Street 0
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91695, -69.81713
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic688 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 ST over M.D.O.T. RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak ST over M.D.O.T. RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oak ST over M.D.O.T. RR carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oak ST over M.D.O.T. RR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oak ST over M.D.O.T. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.