US Bridges

Route 219 over East Chan Androscoggin R

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · .2MI E 108 · Structure no. 3214

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,461
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 219 over East Chan Androscoggin R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 219 over East Chan Androscoggin R in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2036. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRoute 219
CrossesEast Chan Androscoggin R
Location.2MI E 108
RouteState Highway 219
StateMaine
Coordinates44.34243, -70.18691
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,461 (2016)
Projected traffic4,845 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Route 219 over East Chan Androscoggin R built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 219 over East Chan Androscoggin R 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 219 over East Chan Androscoggin R carry?

About 3,461 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 219 over East Chan Androscoggin R?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 219 over East Chan Androscoggin R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.