Shepard RD over Passagassawakeag River
PoorWaldo County, Maine · 200 Ft SW of JCT RTE 7 · Structure no. 1123
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepard RD over Passagassawakeag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepard RD over Passagassawakeag River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepard RD over Passagassawakeag River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shepard RD over Passagassawakeag River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Shepard RD over Passagassawakeag River carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shepard RD over Passagassawakeag River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Shepard RD over Passagassawakeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.