US Bridges

Route 193 over Narraguagus River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 1.8 MI S of Beddington · Structure no. 3152

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 193 over Narraguagus River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 193 over Narraguagus River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 736 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2036. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 193
CrossesNarraguagus River
Location1.8 MI S of Beddington
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.74071, -68.01345
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2016)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 193 over Narraguagus River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Route 193 over Narraguagus 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 193 over Narraguagus River carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 193 over Narraguagus River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 193 over Narraguagus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.