Howes Corner RD over West Chann Androscoggin
GoodAndroscoggin County, Maine · At JCT Route 108 · Structure no. 1474
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 368 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,461
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howes Corner RD over West Chann Androscoggin is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howes Corner RD over West Chann Androscoggin in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2036. The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howes Corner RD over West Chann Androscoggin built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howes Corner RD over West Chann Androscoggin in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Howes Corner RD over West Chann Androscoggin carry?
About 3,461 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Howes Corner RD over West Chann Androscoggin?
The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Howes Corner RD over West Chann Androscoggin?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.