US Bridges

Dickvale RD over Spears Stream

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 5.2MI S RT108 · Structure no. 0665

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickvale RD over Spears Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dickvale RD over Spears Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDickvale RD
CrossesSpears Stream
Location5.2MI S RT108
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.46743, -70.51351
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2016)
Projected traffic154 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Dickvale RD over Spears Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickvale RD over Spears Stream 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 Dickvale RD over Spears Stream carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dickvale RD over Spears Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dickvale RD over Spears Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.