US Bridges

Veterans Memorial over M C RR

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · .2 MI E Townline · Structure no. 6384

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,635
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Memorial over M C RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Memorial over M C RR in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,955 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Memorial
CrossesM C RR
Location.2 MI E Townline
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11291, -70.21017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,635 (2019)
Projected traffic10,955 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 M C RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Memorial over M C RR 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 M C RR carry?

About 17,635 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Memorial over M C RR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Memorial over M C RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.