Route Three over Sheepscot River

Fair Condition52 years old4,875 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaine
CountyWaldo
Location4.5 Mi Ely Of China Tl
CarriesRoute Three
CrossesSheepscot River
Coordinates44.38085, -69.40329

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length174.9 ft (53.3 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area756.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1974

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,875 (2016)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number2758

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