Main ST over Cascade Str
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Maine · 200 Feet E Rt 4 · Structure no. 0373
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Cascade Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Cascade Str in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Cascade Str built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST over Cascade Str 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Cascade Str carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Cascade Str?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Cascade Str?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.