US Bridges

Beech Street over Androscoggin Canal

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · .1 MI Wly JCT Lincoln ST · Structure no. 1751

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
407
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Street over Androscoggin Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Beech Street over Androscoggin Canal in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBeech Street
CrossesAndroscoggin Canal
Location.1 MI Wly JCT Lincoln ST
RouteCity Street 1203
StateMaine
Coordinates44.09354, -70.22091
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech Street over Androscoggin Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Street over Androscoggin Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Beech Street over Androscoggin Canal carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beech Street over Androscoggin Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Street over Androscoggin Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.