DEAD RIVER RD
Carrying DEAD RIVER RD over DEAD RIVER
2.8 MI. W. RTE 197, Sagadahoc, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DEAD RIVER RD
The DEAD RIVER RD bridge in Sagadahoc, Maine carries DEAD RIVER RD over DEAD RIVER. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.2 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 347 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DEAD RIVER RD compares
Live comparison across Maine.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2008
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.0 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 347 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0978
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DEAD RIVER RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare DEAD RIVER RD against other structures in Sagadahoc and across Maine. Maine bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for DEAD RIVER RD?
DEAD RIVER RD in Sagadahoc, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DEAD RIVER RD inspected?
DEAD RIVER RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 347 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DEAD RIVER RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DEAD RIVER RD?
DEAD RIVER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DEAD RIVER RD?
DEAD RIVER RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is DEAD RIVER RD and does age affect safety?
DEAD RIVER RD was built in 2008, making it 18 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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