US Bridges

Main ST over Pennesseewassee Stream

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · .7 MI Wly Begin RTE 118 · Structure no. 2677

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,804
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Pennesseewassee Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Pennesseewassee Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 9,804 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,726 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesPennesseewassee Stream
Location.7 MI Wly Begin RTE 118
RouteState Highway 117
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.21357, -70.5469
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,804 (2016)
Projected traffic13,726 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Pennesseewassee Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Pennesseewassee Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Main ST over Pennesseewassee Stream carry?

About 9,804 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Pennesseewassee Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Pennesseewassee Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.