Bridge ST over Androscoggin River
PoorOxford County, Maine · 50 Ft Ely of JCT RTE 2 · Structure no. 2585
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 285 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,203
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge ST over Androscoggin River is a steel arch - thru carrying Bridge ST over Androscoggin River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 89 years old, older 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.
It carries about 7,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,084 by 2036. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge ST over Androscoggin River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Bridge ST over Androscoggin 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge ST over Androscoggin River carry?
About 7,203 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bridge ST over Androscoggin River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge ST over Androscoggin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.