US Bridges

Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #2

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.4 Mil 5 US 202 · Structure no. 0048

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,398
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #2 in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 98 years old, older 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 9,398 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,157 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln ST
CrossesCross Canal #2
Location0.4 Mil 5 US 202
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.0923, -70.2188
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,398 (2016)
Projected traffic13,157 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #2 built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #2 carry?

About 9,398 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #2?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.