US Bridges

Morrill ST over E.Br.Nezinscott

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.1 MI S Hartford T.L. · Structure no. 3724

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,276
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrill ST over E.Br.Nezinscott is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morrill ST over E.Br.Nezinscott in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,186 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrill ST
CrossesE.Br.Nezinscott
Location1.1 MI S Hartford T.L.
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.30193, -70.36023
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,276 (2016)
Projected traffic3,186 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 E.Br.Nezinscott built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrill ST over E.Br.Nezinscott 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 E.Br.Nezinscott carry?

About 2,276 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morrill ST over E.Br.Nezinscott?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Morrill ST over E.Br.Nezinscott?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.