US Bridges

Mayville RD over Androscoggin River

Good

Oxford County, Maine · US 2 over Andros Rv · Structure no. 6149

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,113
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayville RD over Androscoggin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mayville RD over Androscoggin River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,758 by 2036. The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesMayville RD
CrossesAndroscoggin River
LocationUS 2 over Andros Rv
RouteState Highway 2
StateMaine
Coordinates44.41649, -70.7972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length408 ft (124.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,113 (2016)
Projected traffic12,758 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 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 Mayville RD over Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mayville RD over Androscoggin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mayville RD over Androscoggin River carry?

About 9,113 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mayville RD over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mayville RD over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.