US Bridges

Veterans Memorial over Main Street

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · Rt 202 & Russell Street · Structure no. 6383

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,846
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Memorial over Main Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Veterans Memorial over Main Street in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 15,846 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,184 by 2036. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVeterans Memorial
CrossesMain Street
LocationRt 202 & Russell Street
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11197, -70.20817
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,846 (2016)
Projected traffic22,184 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Memorial over Main Street built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Memorial over Main Street 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 Veterans Memorial over Main Street carry?

About 15,846 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Memorial over Main Street?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Memorial over Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.