US Bridges

Main ST over Little Androscoggin

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · .1 MI S #121 · Structure no. 2921

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,792
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Little Androscoggin is a concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over Little Androscoggin in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 93 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 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 7,792 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,909 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesLittle Androscoggin
Location.1 MI S #121
RouteState Highway 26
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.13238, -70.46236
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,792 (2016)
Projected traffic10,909 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Main ST over Little Androscoggin built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Main ST over Little Androscoggin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Little Androscoggin carry?

About 7,792 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Little Androscoggin?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Little Androscoggin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.