Locust St over Main Canal
Androscoggin County, Maine · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Locust St over Main Canal in Androscoggin County, Maine, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,666 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 62 of the 136 inventoried bridges in Androscoggin County rated fair (45.6%); 17 (12.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 91 ft |
| Location | Immed. Swly of Route 196 |
| NBI structure number | 0047 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Maine department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Androscoggin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court St over Androscoggin River | 1983 | 33,048 | Fair |
| Main St over Main Canal | 1991 | 31,702 | Fair |
| Turner Rd over Lake Auburn Outlet | 1953 | 20,052 | Fair |
| Main St over Pedestrian Walkway | 1975 | 19,242 | Poor |
| Veterans Memorial over M C RR | 2001 | 17,635 | Good |
| Veterans Memorial over Androscoggin River | 1973 | 16,697 | Fair |
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