Lovell RD over Saco River
GoodOxford County, Maine · 3.3 MI N JCT US 302 · Structure no. 2121
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 330 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,427
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lovell RD over Saco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovell RD over Saco River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,427 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,198 by 2036. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lovell RD over Saco River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lovell RD over Saco River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Lovell RD over Saco River carry?
About 4,427 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lovell RD over Saco River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Lovell RD over Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.