Deer Hill RD over Cold River
PoorPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · .3MI E RT113 At"windagan" · Structure no. 0189
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Hill RD over Cold River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Hill RD over Cold River in Oxford 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Hill RD over Cold River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Hill RD over Cold River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Deer Hill RD over Cold River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Deer Hill RD over Cold River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Hill RD over Cold River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.