Route Three over Sheepscot River
FairWaldo County, Maine · 4.5 MI Ely of China Tl · Structure no. 2758
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,875
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route Three over Sheepscot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Three over Sheepscot River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,825 by 2036. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route Three over Sheepscot River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route Three 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route Three over Sheepscot River carry?
About 4,875 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route Three over Sheepscot River?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Route Three over Sheepscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.