Frog Aly over Old Course of Saco River
FairPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · 3 MI N JCT RTE US 302 · Structure no. 1004
- Built
- 1857
- 168 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Other
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frog Aly over Old Course of Saco River is a other truss - thru carrying Frog Aly over Old Course of Saco River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1857 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 168 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Frog Aly over Old Course of Saco River built?
It was built in 1857, making it 168 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Frog Aly over Old Course of Saco 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Frog Aly over Old Course of Saco River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Frog Aly over Old Course of Saco River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Frog Aly over Old Course of Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.