US Bridges

Page Hill RD over Sebasticook R (main Str)

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.5 MI N of JCT RTE 154 · Structure no. 2498

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Page Hill RD over Sebasticook R (main Str) is a concrete tee beam carrying Page Hill RD over Sebasticook R (main Str) in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPage Hill RD
CrossesSebasticook R (main Str)
Location1.5 MI N of JCT RTE 154
RouteCounty Highway 152
StateMaine
Coordinates45.00613, -69.43408
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic640 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Page Hill RD over Sebasticook R (main Str) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Page Hill RD over Sebasticook R (main Str) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Page Hill RD over Sebasticook R (main Str) carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Page Hill RD over Sebasticook R (main Str)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Page Hill RD over Sebasticook R (main Str)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.