Main ST over NE Channel Saco River
FairYork County, Maine · 0.2 MI N of Biddeford · Structure no. 2137
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 147 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,390
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over NE Channel Saco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over NE Channel Saco River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 82 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 20,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,546 by 2036. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over NE Channel Saco River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Main ST over NE Channel Saco 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Main ST over NE Channel Saco River carry?
About 20,390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over NE Channel Saco River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over NE Channel Saco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.