US Bridges

Locust ST over Main Canal

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · Immed. Swly of Route 196 · Structure no. 0047

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,666
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust ST over Main Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust ST over Main Canal in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocust ST
CrossesMain Canal
LocationImmed. Swly of Route 196
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.08944, -70.21394
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,666 (2016)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust ST over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust ST over Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Locust ST over Main Canal carry?

About 1,666 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Locust ST over Main Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Locust ST over Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.