US Bridges

Route 219 over Dead Rv

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · .2 MI W #106 · Structure no. 2290

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,832
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 219 over Dead Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 219 over Dead Rv in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,965 by 2036. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRoute 219
CrossesDead Rv
Location.2 MI W #106
RouteState Highway 219
StateMaine
Coordinates44.34547, -70.14989
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,832 (2016)
Projected traffic3,965 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 219 over Dead Rv built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 219 over Dead Rv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 219 over Dead Rv carry?

About 2,832 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 219 over Dead Rv?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 219 over Dead Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.