US Bridges

Cedar ST over Main Canal

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · Immed. Wly of Route 196 · Structure no. 6214

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,602
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar ST over Main Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar ST over Main Canal in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6,602 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,243 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCedar ST
CrossesMain Canal
LocationImmed. Wly of Route 196
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.09218, -70.21598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,602 (2016)
Projected traffic9,243 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cedar ST over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar ST over Main Canal 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 Cedar ST over Main Canal carry?

About 6,602 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cedar 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar ST over Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.