Lincoln ST over Main Canal
PoorAndroscoggin County, Maine · 1 MI Sly of JCT 202 · Structure no. 5689
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,236
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln ST over Main Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln ST over Main Canal in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 6,236 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln ST over Main Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Lincoln ST over Main Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln ST over Main Canal carry?
About 6,236 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln ST over Main Canal?
The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln ST over Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.