US Bridges

Vmb Ramp W over M C RR

Poor

Androscoggin County, Maine · .2 MI E Townline · Structure no. 1371

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,825
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vmb Ramp W over M C RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vmb Ramp W over M C RR in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,825 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,955 by 2036. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVmb Ramp W
CrossesM C RR
Location.2 MI E Townline
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11311, -70.21014
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,825 (2016)
Projected traffic10,955 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vmb Ramp W over M C RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vmb Ramp W over M C 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vmb Ramp W over M C RR carry?

About 7,825 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vmb Ramp W over M C RR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vmb Ramp W over M C RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.