Upper Hostile Vall over Sheepscot River
FairPosted for loadWaldo County, Maine · 100 W of Plummer Rd. · Structure no. 1114
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Hostile Vall over Sheepscot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Hostile Vall over Sheepscot River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Hostile Vall over Sheepscot River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Upper Hostile Vall over Sheepscot River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Hostile Vall over Sheepscot River carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Upper Hostile Vall over Sheepscot River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Hostile Vall over Sheepscot River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.