FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOSS RD

Carrying FOSS RD over NO NAME BROOK

0.1MI NE RTE 196, Androscoggin, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
65 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOSS RD

The FOSS RD bridge in Androscoggin, Maine carries FOSS RD over NO NAME BROOK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.3 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 134 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FOSS RD compares

▲ 24.3
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Maine bridges
39
Bridges in Androscoggin · 5 in Poor condition
FOSS RD 64.5 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−6.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
64.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
15.3 m (50 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
134 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0095

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FOSS 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 FOSS 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 FOSS RD?

FOSS RD in Androscoggin, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOSS RD inspected?

FOSS 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 134 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOSS RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FOSS RD?

FOSS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOSS RD?

FOSS RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is FOSS RD and does age affect safety?

FOSS RD was built in 1994, making it 32 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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