JORDAN BRIDGE RD
Carrying JORDAN BRIDGE RD over SABATTUS RIVER
0.7 MI S JCT RTE 9, Androscoggin, Maine
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
JORDAN BRIDGE RD in Androscoggin, Maine sits above 75% of rated Maine bridges on inventory load rating (46 t), while its 1995 build year is earlier than 33% of Androscoggin's recorded-year cohort (135 bridges).
JORDAN BRIDGE RD in Androscoggin, Maine is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1995, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure ME:3388
LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · SINGLE-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · LOCAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- STEEL Steel
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: JORDAN BRIDGE RD
The JORDAN BRIDGE RD bridge in Androscoggin, Maine carries JORDAN BRIDGE RD over SABATTUS RIVER. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 27.9 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 998 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How JORDAN BRIDGE RD compares
Age against the county: built in 1995, earlier than 44 of Androscoggin's 135 bridges with a recorded construction year (33%), against a county median build year of 1970. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Maine bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (2,518 rated).
JORDAN BRIDGE RD vs every rated Maine bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
46 Top 25% higher than 75% of 2,518 bridges
rated Maine bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Androscoggin inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 135 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 27.9 m (92 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 998 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3388
Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JORDAN BRIDGE 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 JORDAN BRIDGE 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 JORDAN BRIDGE RD?
JORDAN BRIDGE RD in Androscoggin, Maine has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JORDAN BRIDGE RD inspected?
JORDAN BRIDGE 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 998 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JORDAN BRIDGE 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 JORDAN BRIDGE RD?
JORDAN BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JORDAN BRIDGE RD?
JORDAN BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is JORDAN BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
JORDAN BRIDGE RD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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