US Bridges

High ST over Little Androscoggin Riv

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 30 Ft SE of JCT RTE 219 · Structure no. 5091

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
867
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High ST over Little Androscoggin Riv is a concrete slab carrying High ST over Little Androscoggin Riv in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 99 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHigh ST
CrossesLittle Androscoggin Riv
Location30 Ft SE of JCT RTE 219
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.32291, -70.57487
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2016)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 High ST over Little Androscoggin Riv built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is High ST over Little Androscoggin Riv 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 2024.

How much traffic does High ST over Little Androscoggin Riv carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High ST over Little Androscoggin Riv?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns High ST over Little Androscoggin Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.