US Bridges

Leeman HWY over Middle ST

Good

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of JCT RTE 209 · Structure no. 3838

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,285 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
17,095
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeman HWY over Middle ST is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Leeman HWY over Middle ST in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 17,095 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,933 by 2036. The structure is 1,285 ft (391.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLeeman HWY
CrossesMiddle ST
Location0.1 MI E of JCT RTE 209
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91156, -69.81541
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans20
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,285 ft (391.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,095 (2016)
Projected traffic23,933 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Leeman HWY over Middle ST built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leeman HWY over Middle ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Leeman HWY over Middle ST carry?

About 17,095 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Leeman HWY over Middle ST?

The structure is 1,285 ft (391.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Leeman HWY over Middle ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.