Foreside RD over Muddy River
PoorSagadahoc County, Maine · 0.2 MI S JCT RTE 24 · Structure no. 3825
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 378
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foreside RD over Muddy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foreside RD over Muddy River in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.
It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Foreside RD over Muddy River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Foreside RD over Muddy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Foreside RD over Muddy River carry?
About 378 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Foreside RD over Muddy River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Foreside RD over Muddy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.