US Bridges

Jordan RD over Little Andro River

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · .1 MI S JCT 121 · Structure no. 5628

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,161
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan RD over Little Andro River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan RD over Little Andro River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2036. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJordan RD
CrossesLittle Andro River
Location.1 MI S JCT 121
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11017, -70.41671
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2016)
Projected traffic1,742 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jordan RD over Little Andro River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan RD over Little Andro 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan RD over Little Andro River carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jordan RD over Little Andro River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan RD over Little Andro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.