US Bridges

Morrill ST over Nezinscot River(w.Br.)

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · .1 MI N JCT 117 · Structure no. 3523

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrill ST over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morrill ST over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,704 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrill ST
CrossesNezinscot River(w.Br.)
Location.1 MI N JCT 117
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.29001, -70.36538
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2016)
Projected traffic4,704 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Morrill ST over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrill ST over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Morrill ST over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morrill ST over Nezinscot River(w.Br.)?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Morrill ST over Nezinscot River(w.Br.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.