US Bridges

Langdon Road over I295 NB & SB

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 1.4 MI Ely of RTE 201 · Structure no. 6316

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langdon Road over I295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Langdon Road over I295 NB & SB in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2036. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLangdon Road
CrossesI295 NB & SB
Location1.4 MI Ely of RTE 201
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11369, -69.85776
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2016)
Projected traffic536 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Langdon Road over I295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Langdon Road over I295 NB & SB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Langdon Road over I295 NB & SB carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Langdon Road over I295 NB & SB?

The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Langdon Road over I295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.