River RD over Abagadasset River
PoorSagadahoc County, Maine · 4 Mi. NE 138 · Structure no. 5493
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 819
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD over Abagadasset River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Abagadasset River in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 River RD over Abagadasset River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is River 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 2024.
How much traffic does River RD over Abagadasset River carry?
About 819 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River RD over Abagadasset River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River RD over Abagadasset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.