US Bridges

E Main ST over Little Andro River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · .2 MI E 26 · Structure no. 2979

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,333
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main ST over Little Andro River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Main ST over Little Andro River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 8,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,666 by 2036. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesE Main ST
CrossesLittle Andro River
Location.2 MI E 26
RouteState Highway 117
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.22236, -70.50942
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,333 (2016)
Projected traffic11,666 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E Main ST over Little Andro River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is E Main ST over Little Andro 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E Main ST over Little Andro River carry?

About 8,333 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Main ST over Little Andro River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E Main ST over Little Andro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.