US Bridges

Main ST over W Br Nezinscot River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 4.7 MI W of Hartford · Structure no. 5843

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,416
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over W Br Nezinscot River is a concrete slab carrying Main ST over W Br Nezinscot River 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 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,124 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesW Br Nezinscot River
Location4.7 MI W of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.36655, -70.45144
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2016)
Projected traffic2,124 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over W Br Nezinscot River built?

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

What condition is Main ST over W Br Nezinscot River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over W Br Nezinscot River carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over W Br Nezinscot River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over W Br Nezinscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.