US Bridges

Sodom RD over Crooked River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 85 Ft East of Townline · Structure no. 0685

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sodom RD over Crooked River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sodom RD over Crooked River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSodom RD
CrossesCrooked River
Location85 Ft East of Townline
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.187, -70.63088
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2016)
Projected traffic562 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sodom RD over Crooked River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sodom RD over Crooked 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sodom RD over Crooked River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sodom RD over Crooked River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sodom RD over Crooked River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.