US Bridges

Minot Av over Little Androscoggin

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · .1 MI W #119 · Structure no. 2340

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,953
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minot Av over Little Androscoggin is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minot Av over Little Androscoggin in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,334 by 2036. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesMinot Av
CrossesLittle Androscoggin
Location.1 MI W #119
RouteState Highway 11
StateMaine
Coordinates44.08882, -70.33365
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,953 (2016)
Projected traffic15,334 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 Minot Av over Little Androscoggin built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Minot Av over Little Androscoggin in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Minot Av over Little Androscoggin carry?

About 10,953 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minot Av over Little Androscoggin?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Minot Av over Little Androscoggin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.