Lovell RD over Old Course of Saco River
FairOxford County, Maine · 2.0 MI S of Lovell · Structure no. 2866
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,680
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lovell RD over Old Course of Saco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovell RD over Old Course of Saco River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,752 by 2036. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Course of Saco River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lovell RD over Old Course of 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lovell RD over Old Course of Saco River carry?
About 2,680 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lovell RD over Old Course of Saco River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lovell RD over Old Course of Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.