US Bridges

Andrews RD over Andrews Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.3 MI E of JCT RTE 26 · Structure no. 1516

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
722
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews RD over Andrews Brook is a concrete slab carrying Andrews RD over Andrews Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAndrews RD
CrossesAndrews Brook
Location0.3 MI E of JCT RTE 26
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.35483, -70.55771
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2016)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews RD over Andrews Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrews RD over Andrews Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Andrews RD over Andrews Brook carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Andrews RD over Andrews Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews RD over Andrews Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.