US Bridges

Beedle RD over I295 NB & SB

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 1.3 MI Ely of RTE 201 · Structure no. 6317

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beedle RD over I295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beedle RD 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 6 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2036. The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeedle RD
CrossesI295 NB & SB
Location1.3 MI Ely of RTE 201
RouteCity Street 0
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.15034, -69.83901
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2016)
Projected traffic387 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beedle RD over I295 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Beedle RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Beedle RD over I295 NB & SB carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beedle RD over I295 NB & SB?

The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Beedle RD over I295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.