US Bridges

Court ST over Androscoggin River

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · Lewiston-Auburn Tl · Structure no. 3076

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
603 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
33,048
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court ST over Androscoggin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court ST over Androscoggin River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 33,048 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,267 by 2036. The structure is 603 ft (183.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCourt ST
CrossesAndroscoggin River
LocationLewiston-Auburn Tl
RouteState Highway 202
StateMaine
Coordinates44.0972, -70.223
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length603 ft (183.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,048 (2016)
Projected traffic46,267 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Court ST over Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court ST over Androscoggin River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Court ST over Androscoggin River carry?

About 33,048 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Court ST over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 603 ft (183.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Court ST over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.