US Bridges

E Poland RD over Little Androscoggin Rive

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.1 MI SW Rtes 11 & 121 · Structure no. 3445

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Poland RD over Little Androscoggin Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Poland RD over Little Androscoggin Rive in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,784 by 2036. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesE Poland RD
CrossesLittle Androscoggin Rive
Location0.1 MI SW Rtes 11 & 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.08487, -70.32189
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2016)
Projected traffic1,784 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E Poland RD over Little Androscoggin Rive built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Poland RD over Little Androscoggin Rive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E Poland RD over Little Androscoggin Rive carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Poland RD over Little Androscoggin Rive?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Poland RD over Little Androscoggin Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.