Portland ST over Androscoggin R. W Chanel
PoorOxford County, Maine · Wly End Abutts US2 · Structure no. 2990
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 748 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,509
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Portland ST over Androscoggin R. W Chanel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Portland ST over Androscoggin R. W Chanel in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 96 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,509 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,913 by 2036. The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Portland ST over Androscoggin R. W Chanel built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Portland ST over Androscoggin R. W Chanel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Portland ST over Androscoggin R. W Chanel carry?
About 3,509 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Portland ST over Androscoggin R. W Chanel?
The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Portland ST over Androscoggin R. W Chanel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.