US Bridges

Sawyer Notch RD over Sawyer Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.1 MI N Akers RD · Structure no. 0649

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawyer Notch RD over Sawyer Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawyer Notch RD over Sawyer Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSawyer Notch RD
CrossesSawyer Brook
Location1.1 MI N Akers RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.66254, -70.77679
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2016)
Projected traffic115 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sawyer Notch RD over Sawyer Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawyer Notch RD over Sawyer Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sawyer Notch RD over Sawyer Brook carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sawyer Notch RD over Sawyer Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Sawyer Notch RD over Sawyer Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.