US Bridges

Elm ST over Little Androscoggin Rive

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · Adj JCT Rtes 11 121 124 · Structure no. 2540

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,554
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Little Androscoggin Rive is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elm ST over Little Androscoggin Rive in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 76 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 10,554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,776 by 2036. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesElm ST
CrossesLittle Androscoggin Rive
LocationAdj JCT Rtes 11 121 124
RouteState Highway 11
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11099, -70.39118
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,554 (2016)
Projected traffic14,776 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST over Little Androscoggin Rive built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Elm ST over Little Androscoggin Rive 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elm ST over Little Androscoggin Rive carry?

About 10,554 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Little Androscoggin Rive?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Little Androscoggin Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.