US Bridges

Andrews RD over Wbranch Nezinscot River

PoorPosted for load

Oxford County, Maine · 4.2 MI N RTE 219 · Structure no. 0803

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews RD over Wbranch Nezinscot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Andrews RD over Wbranch Nezinscot River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesAndrews RD
CrossesWbranch Nezinscot River
Location4.2 MI N RTE 219
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.41201, -70.51078
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2016)
Projected traffic21 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews RD over Wbranch Nezinscot River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Andrews RD over Wbranch Nezinscot 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Andrews RD over Wbranch Nezinscot River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Andrews RD over Wbranch Nezinscot River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews RD over Wbranch Nezinscot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.