US Bridges

Shadagee RD over Kincaid Brook

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · 2.4 MI W of JCT RTE 150 · Structure no. 3699

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,127
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadagee RD over Kincaid Brook is a concrete slab carrying Shadagee RD over Kincaid Brook in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,691 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesShadagee RD
CrossesKincaid Brook
Location2.4 MI W of JCT RTE 150
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.89693, -69.74651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2016)
Projected traffic1,691 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Shadagee RD over Kincaid Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadagee RD over Kincaid Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shadagee RD over Kincaid Brook carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shadagee RD over Kincaid Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shadagee RD over Kincaid Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.