US Bridges

Redding RD over W Branch Nezinscot River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.0 MI W.Black Mtn RD · Structure no. 0672

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redding RD over W Branch Nezinscot River is a steel culvert carrying Redding RD over W Branch Nezinscot River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRedding RD
CrossesW Branch Nezinscot River
Location1.0 MI W.Black Mtn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.39914, -70.46927
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2016)
Projected traffic179 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redding RD over W Branch Nezinscot River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redding RD over W Branch Nezinscot River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Redding RD over W Branch Nezinscot River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Redding RD over W Branch Nezinscot River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Redding RD over W Branch Nezinscot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.