S Rumford RD over Androscoggin River
PoorPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of JCT US2 · Structure no. 5188
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,641
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Rumford RD over Androscoggin River is a steel truss - thru carrying S Rumford RD over Androscoggin River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,462 by 2036. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 S Rumford RD over Androscoggin River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Rumford RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S Rumford RD over Androscoggin River carry?
About 1,641 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Rumford RD over Androscoggin River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns S Rumford RD over Androscoggin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.