Cathance RD over Cathance River
PoorSagadahoc County, Maine · 2.5 MI S Townline · Structure no. 5123
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,089
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cathance RD over Cathance River is a concrete tee beam carrying Cathance RD over Cathance River in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Cathance RD over Cathance River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cathance RD over Cathance 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 Cathance RD over Cathance River carry?
About 1,089 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cathance RD over Cathance River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cathance RD over Cathance River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.