Peavey Town RD over Sheepscot River
PoorPosted for loadWaldo County, Maine · 1 MI NW Twitchell Hill RD · Structure no. 2653
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peavey Town RD over Sheepscot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peavey Town RD over Sheepscot River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peavey Town RD over Sheepscot River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Peavey Town RD over Sheepscot 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Peavey Town RD over Sheepscot River carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Peavey Town RD over Sheepscot River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Peavey Town RD over Sheepscot River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.