US Bridges

N Main ST over West Br Ellis R

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.3 MI N of JCT RTE 5 · Structure no. 3996

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main ST over West Br Ellis R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Main ST over West Br Ellis R in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2036. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Main ST
CrossesWest Br Ellis R
Location0.3 MI N of JCT RTE 5
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.64032, -70.75335
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2016)
Projected traffic562 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Main ST over West Br Ellis R built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main ST over West Br Ellis R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N Main ST over West Br Ellis R carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Main ST over West Br Ellis R?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N Main ST over West Br Ellis R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.