US Bridges

Veterans ST over Androscoggin River

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 50 Ft S of US 2 · Structure no. 3327

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
426 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,182
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans ST over Androscoggin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans ST over Androscoggin River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,655 by 2036. The structure is 426 ft (129.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVeterans ST
CrossesAndroscoggin River
Location50 Ft S of US 2
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.54962, -70.53398
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length426 ft (129.9 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,182 (2016)
Projected traffic8,655 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Veterans ST over Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans ST over Androscoggin River carry?

About 6,182 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Veterans ST over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 426 ft (129.9 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans ST over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.