US Bridges

Main ST over Main Canal

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · .1 MI W 196 · Structure no. 3083

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,702
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Main Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Main Canal in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 31,702 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,383 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesMain Canal
Location.1 MI W 196
RouteState Highway 202
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.09828, -70.2187
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,702 (2016)
Projected traffic44,383 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Main ST over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Main Canal 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 Main ST over Main Canal carry?

About 31,702 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Main Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.