Sagadahoc County Bridge Report Card
Sagadahoc County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sagadahoc County, Maine
Sagadahoc County has 64 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.4% is at or below the 15.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,659 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sagadahoc County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 64 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,659 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.4% | 18.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.1% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 372,635 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 15.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,659 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sagadahoc County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta RD over Cathance River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,672 | 1973 |
| Cathance RD over Cathance River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,089 | 1920 |
| River RD over Abagadasset River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 819 | 1936 |
| Foreside RD over Muddy River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 378 | 1952 |
| Browns Point RD over Abagadasset River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 366 | 1949 |
| Langdon RD over Abagadaset River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 335 | 1983 |
| Leeman HWY over Kennebec River | High traffic | Good | 23,982 | 2000 |
| Bypass DR over Route 24 Middlesex RD | High traffic | Good | 22,360 | 1997 |
| Main ST over M C Rr & A Marsh | High traffic | Good | 18,940 | 2024 |
| Route 196 over M.d.o.t. Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 18,815 | 1996 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.