US Bridges

Main ST over Harrington River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · .7 MI W Town · Structure no. 2678

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,692
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Harrington River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Harrington River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1968, 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 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 2,692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,769 by 2036. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesHarrington River
Location.7 MI W Town
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.62273, -67.82245
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,692 (2016)
Projected traffic3,769 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Main ST over Harrington River built?

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

What condition is Main ST over Harrington River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Harrington River carry?

About 2,692 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Harrington River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Harrington River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.