Fairgrounds LN over ST George River
FairKnox County, Maine · 0.1 MI W Common RD · Structure no. 6134
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairgrounds LN over ST George River is a steel truss - thru carrying Fairgrounds LN over ST George River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 102 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairgrounds LN over ST George River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Fairgrounds LN over ST George River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Fairgrounds LN over ST George River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fairgrounds LN over ST George River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Fairgrounds LN over ST George River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.