US Bridges

Bridge ST over Maine Central RR

Poor

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.2 MI N of 202 & Main ST · Structure no. 0053

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
903
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Maine Central RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Maine Central RR in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 903 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesMaine Central RR
Location0.2 MI N of 202 & Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.10278, -70.21682
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2016)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bridge ST over Maine Central RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Maine Central RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Maine Central RR carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Maine Central RR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Maine Central RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.