US Bridges

Maine ST over Middle Range Lake

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 1.6 MI N JCT 122 · Structure no. 2550

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,513
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maine ST over Middle Range Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Maine ST over Middle Range Lake in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,118 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMaine ST
CrossesMiddle Range Lake
Location1.6 MI N JCT 122
RouteState Highway 26
StateMaine
Coordinates44.03782, -70.37271
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,513 (2016)
Projected traffic9,118 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Maine ST over Middle Range Lake built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maine ST over Middle Range Lake 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 Maine ST over Middle Range Lake carry?

About 6,513 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maine ST over Middle Range Lake?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Maine ST over Middle Range Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.