RTE 121 over Greeley Str./Thompson L.
FairOxford County, Maine · 2.7 MI Wly of JCT RTE 26 · Structure no. 3903
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,723
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 121 over Greeley Str./Thompson L. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 121 over Greeley Str./Thompson L. in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,585 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 121 over Greeley Str./Thompson L. built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 121 over Greeley Str./Thompson L. 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 RTE 121 over Greeley Str./Thompson L. carry?
About 1,723 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 121 over Greeley Str./Thompson L.?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 121 over Greeley Str./Thompson L.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.