Browns Point RD over Abagadasset River
PoorPosted for loadSagadahoc County, Maine · 1.7 MI W of JCT RTE 24 · Structure no. 3432
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 366
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Point RD over Abagadasset River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Browns Point RD over Abagadasset River in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 366 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2036. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Browns Point RD over Abagadasset River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns Point RD over Abagadasset 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Browns Point RD over Abagadasset River carry?
About 366 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Browns Point RD over Abagadasset River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Point RD over Abagadasset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.