Broad ST over Androscoggin River
FairAndroscoggin County, Maine · Townline · Structure no. 3330
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 723 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,578
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad ST over Androscoggin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Broad ST over Androscoggin River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 12,578 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,805 by 2036. The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad ST over Androscoggin River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Broad 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Broad ST over Androscoggin River carry?
About 12,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Broad ST over Androscoggin River?
The structure is 723 ft (220.4 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Broad ST over Androscoggin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.