US Bridges

Main ST over Mcrr Springfield Term.

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.2 MI S Townline · Structure no. 3627

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,717
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Main ST over Mcrr Springfield Term. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Mcrr Springfield Term. in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 86 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 1,717 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2036. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesMcrr Springfield Term.
Location0.2 MI S Townline
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80349, -69.30686
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,717 (2016)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Mcrr Springfield Term. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Main ST over Mcrr Springfield Term. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Mcrr Springfield Term. carry?

About 1,717 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Mcrr Springfield Term.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Mcrr Springfield Term.?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.