RICKER HILL RD
Carrying RICKER HILL RD over MARTIN STREAM
0.4 MI NW JCT RTE 117, Androscoggin, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RICKER HILL RD
The RICKER HILL RD bridge in Androscoggin, Maine carries RICKER HILL RD over MARTIN STREAM. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.9 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 191 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RICKER HILL RD compares
Live comparison across Maine.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2015
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 191 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0019
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RICKER HILL RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RICKER HILL RD against other structures in Androscoggin and across Maine. Maine bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RICKER HILL RD?
RICKER HILL RD in Androscoggin, Maine has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RICKER HILL RD inspected?
RICKER HILL RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 191 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RICKER HILL RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RICKER HILL RD?
RICKER HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RICKER HILL RD?
RICKER HILL RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RICKER HILL RD and does age affect safety?
RICKER HILL RD was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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