Bridge ST over Androscoggin River
PoorOxford County, Maine · Adj to JCT Nirth ST · Structure no. 5084
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 184 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge ST over Androscoggin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge ST over Androscoggin River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 104 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2036. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge ST over Androscoggin River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Bridge ST over Androscoggin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge ST over Androscoggin River carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bridge ST over Androscoggin River?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge ST over Androscoggin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.