Augusta RD over Cathance River
PoorSagadahoc County, Maine · 1.4 MI Nly JCT RTE 196 · Structure no. 6309
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,672
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Augusta RD over Cathance River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Augusta RD over Cathance River in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 4,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,541 by 2036. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Augusta RD over Cathance River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Augusta 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 Augusta RD over Cathance River carry?
About 4,672 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Augusta RD over Cathance River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Augusta RD over Cathance River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.