US Bridges

ST RTE 232 over Androscoggin River

Good

Oxford County, Maine · .1 MI So US 2 · Structure no. 3248

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
516 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,517
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST RTE 232 over Androscoggin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST RTE 232 over Androscoggin River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,276 by 2036. The structure is 516 ft (157.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesST RTE 232
CrossesAndroscoggin River
Location.1 MI So US 2
RouteState Highway 232
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.50096, -70.6734
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length516 ft (157.4 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,517 (2016)
Projected traffic2,276 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 ST RTE 232 over Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST RTE 232 over Androscoggin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does ST RTE 232 over Androscoggin River carry?

About 1,517 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST RTE 232 over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 516 ft (157.4 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST RTE 232 over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.