US Bridges

Oxbow RD over Umcolcus Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 2.7 MI W Townline · Structure no. 2877

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxbow RD over Umcolcus Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxbow RD over Umcolcus Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOxbow RD
CrossesUmcolcus Stream
Location2.7 MI W Townline
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.41872, -68.49121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2016)
Projected traffic144 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxbow RD over Umcolcus Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Oxbow RD over Umcolcus Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oxbow RD over Umcolcus Stream carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oxbow RD over Umcolcus Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oxbow RD over Umcolcus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.