US Bridges

Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #1

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.1 MI S RTE 202 · Structure no. 3900

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,496
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #1 in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 years old, older 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 10,496 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,694 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln ST
CrossesCross Canal #1
Location0.1 MI S RTE 202
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.09543, -70.22072
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,496 (2016)
Projected traffic14,694 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #1 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #1 carry?

About 10,496 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #1?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln ST over Cross Canal #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.