US Bridges

W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Rive

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.1 MI W of West Paris · Structure no. 6110

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Rive is a concrete slab carrying W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Rive in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesW Paris RD
CrossesLittle Androscoggin Rive
Location1.1 MI W of West Paris
RouteCounty Highway 219
StateMaine
Coordinates44.32744, -70.62069
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2016)
Projected traffic638 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Rive built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Rive 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 2023.

How much traffic does W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Rive carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Rive?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Paris RD over Little Androscoggin Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.