Sagadahoc Bridge, Road bridge in Bath, United States
The Sagadahoc Bridge is a road crossing that spans the Kennebec River between Bath and Woolwich in Maine. It has four traffic lanes and was designed to accommodate cargo and vessel traffic on the river below.
The bridge was completed in the early 2000s and replaced an earlier structure from the 1920s. The new design successfully incorporated the rail infrastructure from the original crossing.
The name comes from a Native American language and means mouth of river, reflecting the bridge's connection to the region's indigenous heritage. Locals use this crossing as a vital link between two communities that share deep ties to the waterway.
The structure has a dedicated bicycle lane and a protected walkway for pedestrians on both sides. This means cyclists and people on foot can cross safely between the two communities.
The bridge uses precast concrete segments that are larger than what is typical in North America. This construction approach helped speed up the building process and reduce overall complexity.
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