US Bridges

Savage RD over Passagassawakeag River

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 2.0 MI SE RTE 131 · Structure no. 3376

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage RD over Passagassawakeag River is a steel culvert carrying Savage RD over Passagassawakeag River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSavage RD
CrossesPassagassawakeag River
Location2.0 MI SE RTE 131
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.44776, -69.12851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2016)
Projected traffic187 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Savage RD over Passagassawakeag River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage RD over Passagassawakeag 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Savage RD over Passagassawakeag River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Savage RD over Passagassawakeag River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Savage RD over Passagassawakeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.