HEDGE BRIDGE RD
Carrying HEDGE BRIDGE RD over NEQUASSET BROOK
.4 MI E RTE 127, Sagadahoc, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HEDGE BRIDGE RD
The HEDGE BRIDGE RD bridge in Sagadahoc, Maine carries HEDGE BRIDGE RD over NEQUASSET BROOK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 73.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HEDGE BRIDGE RD compares
Live comparison across Maine.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0986
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 HEDGE BRIDGE 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 HEDGE BRIDGE 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 HEDGE BRIDGE RD?
HEDGE BRIDGE RD in Sagadahoc, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HEDGE BRIDGE RD inspected?
HEDGE BRIDGE 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 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HEDGE BRIDGE RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HEDGE BRIDGE RD?
HEDGE BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 73.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HEDGE BRIDGE RD?
HEDGE BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HEDGE BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
HEDGE BRIDGE RD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
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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