US Bridges

Park ST over Little Andro River

Poor

Oxford County, Maine · 0.7 MI N of E JCT 117 · Structure no. 5924

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,915
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park ST over Little Andro River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park ST over Little Andro River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7,915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,081 by 2036. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesPark ST
CrossesLittle Andro River
Location0.7 MI N of E JCT 117
RouteState Highway 26
StateMaine
Coordinates44.23337, -70.51385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,915 (2016)
Projected traffic11,081 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Park ST over Little Andro River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park ST over Little Andro 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Park ST over Little Andro River carry?

About 7,915 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park ST over Little Andro River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Park ST over Little Andro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.