US Bridges

Alfred a Plourde P over M C RR

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 77.72 Mile Point · Structure no. 0059

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,442
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alfred a Plourde P over M C RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alfred a Plourde P over M C RR in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 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 14,442 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,219 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlfred a Plourde P
CrossesM C RR
Location77.72 Mile Point
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.0745, -70.18327
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,442 (2016)
Projected traffic20,219 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alfred a Plourde P over M C RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Alfred a Plourde P over M C RR 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 Alfred a Plourde P over M C RR carry?

About 14,442 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Alfred a Plourde P over M C RR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Alfred a Plourde P over M C RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.