US Bridges

Mineral Springs Ro over Spears Stream

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.4 MI E of Dickvale RD · Structure no. 0662

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral Springs Ro over Spears Stream is a steel culvert carrying Mineral Springs Ro over Spears Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMineral Springs Ro
CrossesSpears Stream
Location0.4 MI E of Dickvale RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.48189, -70.47437
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2016)
Projected traffic187 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mineral Springs Ro over Spears Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mineral Springs Ro over Spears 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mineral Springs Ro over Spears Stream carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mineral Springs Ro over Spears Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Mineral Springs Ro over Spears Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.