US Bridges

Main ST over Whitney*brk

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · At JCT With Route 108 · Structure no. 6244

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
825
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Whitney*brk is a concrete slab carrying Main ST over Whitney*brk in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesWhitney*brk
LocationAt JCT With Route 108
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateMaine
Coordinates44.44067, -70.3151
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2016)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Whitney*brk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Whitney*brk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Whitney*brk carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Whitney*brk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Whitney*brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.