US Bridges

Five Islands RD over Robinhood Cove

Good

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 3.8 MI S Townline · Structure no. 2248

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Islands RD over Robinhood Cove is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Islands RD over Robinhood Cove in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2036. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesFive Islands RD
CrossesRobinhood Cove
Location3.8 MI S Townline
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateMaine
Coordinates43.80441, -69.74742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2016)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Five Islands RD over Robinhood Cove built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Islands RD over Robinhood Cove 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 Five Islands RD over Robinhood Cove carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Five Islands RD over Robinhood Cove?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Five Islands RD over Robinhood Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.