US Bridges

Inv RD 537 over Bird Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 2.0 MI N Rt 117 · Structure no. 0689

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inv RD 537 over Bird Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Inv RD 537 over Bird Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

CarriesInv RD 537
CrossesBird Brook
Location2.0 MI N Rt 117
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.23245, -70.54852
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2014)
Projected traffic159 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Inv RD 537 over Bird Brook built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inv RD 537 over Bird Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Inv RD 537 over Bird Brook carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Inv RD 537 over Bird Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Inv RD 537 over Bird Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.