Airline RD over Narraguagus River
FairWashington County, Maine · 0.5 M NE of T22 Md · Structure no. 5648
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,872
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airline RD over Narraguagus River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airline RD over Narraguagus River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 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 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 2,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,021 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airline RD over Narraguagus River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Airline RD 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Airline RD over Narraguagus River carry?
About 2,872 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Airline RD over Narraguagus River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Airline RD over Narraguagus River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.