US Bridges

Turner ST over Nezinscott River

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 3 MI Nwly of Turner T.L. · Structure no. 3287

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner ST over Nezinscott River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner ST over Nezinscott River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesTurner ST
CrossesNezinscott River
Location3 MI Nwly of Turner T.L.
RouteState Highway 117
StateMaine
Coordinates44.28536, -70.35263
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Turner ST over Nezinscott River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner ST over Nezinscott 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Turner ST over Nezinscott River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Turner ST over Nezinscott River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Turner ST over Nezinscott River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.