US Bridges

Camp RD over 0.5 MI SE RTE 140

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.5 MI SE RTE 140 · Structure no. 0697

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp RD over 0.5 MI SE RTE 140 is a steel culvert carrying Camp RD over 0.5 MI SE RTE 140 in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCamp RD
Crosses0.5 MI SE RTE 140
Location0.5 MI SE RTE 140
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.42526, -70.33855
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2016)
Projected traffic355 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Camp RD over 0.5 MI SE RTE 140 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp RD over 0.5 MI SE RTE 140 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Camp RD over 0.5 MI SE RTE 140 carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camp RD over 0.5 MI SE RTE 140?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Camp RD over 0.5 MI SE RTE 140?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.