Vietnam Vet Connec over W Chan Andro R & River R
FairAndroscoggin County, Maine · 0.5 MI W JCT of US 202 · Structure no. 6260
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 505 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,503
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vietnam Vet Connec over W Chan Andro R & River R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vietnam Vet Connec over W Chan Andro R & River R in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 15,503 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,171 by 2036. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 78 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vietnam Vet Connec over W Chan Andro R & River R built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vietnam Vet Connec over W Chan Andro R & River R 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Vietnam Vet Connec over W Chan Andro R & River R carry?
About 15,503 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Vietnam Vet Connec over W Chan Andro R & River R?
The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Vietnam Vet Connec over W Chan Andro R & River R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.