Bridge ST over Androscoggin River
PoorAndroscoggin County, Maine · 0.1 MI Wly Route #17 · Structure no. 2018
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 409 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,291
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge ST over Androscoggin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Androscoggin River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6,291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,807 by 2036. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge ST over Androscoggin River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge ST over Androscoggin River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge ST over Androscoggin River carry?
About 6,291 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bridge ST over Androscoggin River?
The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge ST over Androscoggin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.