US Bridges

Pequawket Trl over Saco River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 100 W of JCT RTE 117 · Structure no. 2373

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,352
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pequawket Trl over Saco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pequawket Trl over Saco River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,693 by 2036. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesPequawket Trl
CrossesSaco River
Location100 W of JCT RTE 117
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.87868, -70.80426
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,352 (2016)
Projected traffic4,693 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 km)
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 Pequawket Trl over Saco River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pequawket Trl over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pequawket Trl over Saco River carry?

About 3,352 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pequawket Trl over Saco River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pequawket Trl over Saco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.