Sheepscot Rd over Sheepscott*river
Lincoln County, Maine · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Sheepscot Rd over Sheepscott*river in Lincoln County, Maine, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 63 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated fair (65.1%); 7 (11.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 121 ft |
| Location | Sheepscot Village |
| NBI structure number | 1530 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Maine department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 over Sheepscot River | 1983 | 17,897 | Fair |
| Route 1 over Cod Cove | 1958 | 17,204 | Fair |
| Route 1 over Montsweag Brook | 1931 | 16,559 | Fair |
| Main St over Damariscotta River | 1952 | 14,450 | Fair |
| Atlantic Hwy over Medomak River | 1932 | 13,870 | Fair |
| Route 1 over Marsh River | 1962 | 13,710 | Fair |
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