Main ST over Pennessewassee Outlet
GoodOxford County, Maine · .5 MI S of Wly JCT 117 · Structure no. 2802
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,709
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Pennessewassee Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Pennessewassee Outlet in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 17,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,793 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Pennessewassee Outlet built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Main ST over Pennessewassee Outlet 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Pennessewassee Outlet carry?
About 17,709 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Pennessewassee Outlet?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Pennessewassee Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.