W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Riv
PoorOxford County, Maine · 0.4 MI W of West Paris · Structure no. 3382
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 677
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Riv in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 89 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Riv built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Riv 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Riv carry?
About 677 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Riv?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.