US Bridges

Route 196 over M.D.O.T. Railroad

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 1.1 MI SE JCT RTE 201 · Structure no. 6369

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,815
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 196 over M.D.O.T. Railroad is a concrete culvert carrying Route 196 over M.D.O.T. Railroad in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,341 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 196
CrossesM.D.O.T. Railroad
Location1.1 MI SE JCT RTE 201
RouteState Highway 196
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.93031, -69.94876
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,815 (2016)
Projected traffic26,341 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 196 over M.D.O.T. Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 196 over M.D.O.T. Railroad 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 Route 196 over M.D.O.T. Railroad carry?

About 18,815 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 196 over M.D.O.T. Railroad?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m).

Who owns Route 196 over M.D.O.T. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.