Main ST over Androscoggin River
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Maine · .2 MI N US 1 · Structure no. 2016
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 803 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,790
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Androscoggin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Main ST over Androscoggin River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,506 by 2036. The structure is 803 ft (244.7 m) long and 31 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Androscoggin River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Main ST over Androscoggin River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Androscoggin River carry?
About 16,790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Androscoggin River?
The structure is 803 ft (244.7 m) long with a longest span of 315 ft (95.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Androscoggin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.