US Bridges

Main ST over Andrews Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 300 Ft SW JCT RTE 26 · Structure no. 3575

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,099
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Andrews Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over Andrews Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesAndrews Brook
Location300 Ft SW JCT RTE 26
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.33122, -70.55674
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2016)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Main ST over Andrews Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Andrews Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Andrews Brook carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Andrews Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Andrews Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.