US Bridges

Bucknam Bridge RD over Bog*brk

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · Rt Off 124 1.7 MI S X 119 · Structure no. 0030

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucknam Bridge RD over Bog*brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucknam Bridge RD over Bog*brk in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBucknam Bridge RD
CrossesBog*brk
LocationRt Off 124 1.7 MI S X 119
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.15166, -70.3857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2016)
Projected traffic506 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucknam Bridge RD over Bog*brk built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucknam Bridge RD over Bog*brk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Bucknam Bridge RD over Bog*brk carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bucknam Bridge RD over Bog*brk?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bucknam Bridge RD over Bog*brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.