US Bridges

Bridgton RD over Saco River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 4 MI W of Bridgton · Structure no. 2908

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,991
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgton RD over Saco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgton RD over Saco River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 2,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,187 by 2036. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgton RD
CrossesSaco River
Location4 MI W of Bridgton
RouteState Highway 302
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.02906, -70.92049
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,991 (2016)
Projected traffic4,187 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bridgton RD over Saco River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgton RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgton RD over Saco River carry?

About 2,991 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgton RD over Saco River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgton RD over Saco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.