US Bridges

Old Stage RD over Lake Nequasset (inlet)

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 0.3 MI E JCT 127 · Structure no. 5641

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage RD over Lake Nequasset (inlet) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stage RD over Lake Nequasset (inlet) in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage RD
CrossesLake Nequasset (inlet)
Location0.3 MI E JCT 127
RouteCity Street 0
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.96853, -69.7731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2016)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage RD over Lake Nequasset (inlet) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage RD over Lake Nequasset (inlet) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Stage RD over Lake Nequasset (inlet) carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Stage RD over Lake Nequasset (inlet)?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage RD over Lake Nequasset (inlet)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.