US Bridges

Alfred a Plourde over Lisbon ST

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 077.70 Mile Point · Structure no. 0060

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,316
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alfred a Plourde over Lisbon ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alfred a Plourde over Lisbon ST 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 9,316 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,042 by 2036. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlfred a Plourde
CrossesLisbon ST
Location077.70 Mile Point
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.07568, -70.18271
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,316 (2016)
Projected traffic13,042 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Lisbon ST built?

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

What condition is Alfred a Plourde over Lisbon ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Alfred a Plourde over Lisbon ST carry?

About 9,316 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Alfred a Plourde over Lisbon ST?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Alfred a Plourde over Lisbon ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.