Mechanic falls- RT.121, mechanic falls bridge #2540

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Maine Department of Transportation a formula grant of $302,041.01 on June 6, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund bridge wearing surface replacement on Bridge #2540 over the Little Androscoggin River in Mechanic Falls, Maine. The project, located on Route 121 approximately 0.08 miles northwest of Elm Street, involves replacing the deteriorated wearing surface of the existing bridge structure to restore functionality and extend the service life of this critical transportation infrastructure asset.

This award supports the preservation and improvement of Maine's highway infrastructure through the federal-aid highway program authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The Highway Planning and Construction program provides formula-based funding allocations to state departments of transportation for eligible projects that meet planning, design, environmental, and safety requirements. Bridge rehabilitation and wearing surface replacement activities represent core eligible uses under this program, enabling states to maintain and upgrade existing bridge assets that serve as essential components of the transportation network.

Project description

Bridge wearing surface replacement, mechanic falls bridge (#2540) over the little androscoggin river. Located 0.08 of a mile northwest of ELM street.