Route 106 over Dead R
PoorPosted for loadAndroscoggin County, Maine · 1.8 MI S #219 · Structure no. 5002
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,017
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 106 over Dead R is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 106 over Dead R in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2036. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 106 over Dead R built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 106 over Dead R 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 106 over Dead R carry?
About 1,017 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 106 over Dead R?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Route 106 over Dead R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.