Turner Center RD over Nezinscot River
PoorPosted for loadAndroscoggin County, Maine · 1.8 MI Nely JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 3886
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,801
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turner Center RD over Nezinscot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Center RD over Nezinscot River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,921 by 2036. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turner Center RD over Nezinscot River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turner Center RD over Nezinscot River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Turner Center RD over Nezinscot River carry?
About 2,801 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Turner Center RD over Nezinscot River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Turner Center RD over Nezinscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.