Old West Bethel RD over Crooked River
PoorClosed to trafficOxford County, Maine · 0.2 MI N RTE 5 · Structure no. 0721
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old West Bethel RD over Crooked River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old West Bethel RD over Crooked River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 13 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 Old West Bethel RD over Crooked River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Old West Bethel RD over Crooked River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Old West Bethel RD over Crooked River carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old West Bethel RD over Crooked River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Old West Bethel RD over Crooked River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.