Perry Mountain over Shepard River
GoodOxford County, Maine · 300 Feet N of W Main ST · Structure no. 0712
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perry Mountain over Shepard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perry Mountain over Shepard River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perry Mountain over Shepard River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perry Mountain over Shepard River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Perry Mountain over Shepard River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Perry Mountain over Shepard River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Perry Mountain over Shepard River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.