Fern DR over Kezar River
PoorClosed to trafficOxford County, Maine · .5 MI SE Old Waterford RD · Structure no. 0731
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fern DR over Kezar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fern DR over Kezar River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fern DR over Kezar River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fern DR over Kezar 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 Fern DR over Kezar River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fern DR over Kezar River?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fern DR over Kezar River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.