US Bridges

Main ST over Nezinscot River

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 50 Ft S of JCT RTE 117 · Structure no. 2874

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,312
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Nezinscot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Nezinscot River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2036. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesNezinscot River
Location50 Ft S of JCT RTE 117
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.25608, -70.25619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2016)
Projected traffic1,968 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Main ST over Nezinscot River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Nezinscot River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Nezinscot River carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Nezinscot River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Nezinscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.