US Bridges

Ricker Hill RD over Nezinscot River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI West of RTE 140 · Structure no. 0701

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ricker Hill RD over Nezinscot River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ricker Hill RD over 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRicker Hill RD
CrossesNezinscot River
Location0.1 MI West of RTE 140
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.32442, -70.3629
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2016)
Projected traffic67 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Ricker Hill RD over Nezinscot River built?

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

What condition is Ricker Hill RD over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ricker Hill RD over Nezinscot River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ricker Hill RD over Nezinscot River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ricker Hill RD over Nezinscot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.