US Bridges

Veterans ST over Mcrr Siding

Poor

Oxford County, Maine · .2 MI So US 2 · Structure no. 5754

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,398
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans ST over Mcrr Siding is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans ST over Mcrr Siding in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,398 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,957 by 2036. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans ST
CrossesMcrr Siding
Location.2 MI So US 2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.54792, -70.53677
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,398 (2016)
Projected traffic8,957 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans ST over Mcrr Siding built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans ST over Mcrr Siding 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 Veterans ST over Mcrr Siding carry?

About 6,398 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Veterans ST over Mcrr Siding?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans ST over Mcrr Siding?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.