US Bridges

US Route 2 over Coffin Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 250 Ft NE Andover Road · Structure no. 5679

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,942
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 2 over Coffin Brook is a concrete slab carrying US Route 2 over Coffin Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 3,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,519 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 2
CrossesCoffin Brook
Location250 Ft NE Andover Road
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.51248, -70.62009
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,942 (2016)
Projected traffic5,519 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Route 2 over Coffin Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 2 over Coffin Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 2 over Coffin Brook carry?

About 3,942 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 2 over Coffin Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 2 over Coffin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.