US Bridges

Oyster River RD over Oyster River

Good

Knox County, Maine · 0.6 MI Nly of W JCT US1 · Structure no. 2912

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oyster River RD over Oyster River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oyster River RD over Oyster River in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOyster River RD
CrossesOyster River
Location0.6 MI Nly of W JCT US1
RouteCounty Highway 131
StateMaine
Coordinates44.08394, -69.2093
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2016)
Projected traffic2,850 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 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 Oyster River RD over Oyster River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oyster River RD over Oyster River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Oyster River RD over Oyster River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oyster River RD over Oyster River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oyster River RD over Oyster River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.