US Bridges

Horne ST over Pennesseewassee Stream

Poor

Oxford County, Maine · 300FT S Main ST · Structure no. 0798

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horne ST over Pennesseewassee Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horne ST over Pennesseewassee Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 104 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 2 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.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHorne ST
CrossesPennesseewassee Stream
Location300FT S Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.20968, -70.5347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2016)
Projected traffic563 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horne ST over Pennesseewassee Stream built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Horne ST over Pennesseewassee Stream 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 Horne ST over Pennesseewassee Stream carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Horne ST over Pennesseewassee Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Horne ST over Pennesseewassee Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.