US Bridges

S Main ST over Gardiner Stream

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.4 MI Nly Rumford Tl · Structure no. 5081

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Main ST over Gardiner Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying S Main ST over Gardiner Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 95 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS Main ST
CrossesGardiner Stream
Location1.4 MI Nly Rumford Tl
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.5817, -70.73367
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2016)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 S Main ST over Gardiner Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is S Main ST over Gardiner Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does S Main ST over Gardiner Stream carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Main ST over Gardiner Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S Main ST over Gardiner Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.