Cottage ST over Bird Brook
FairOxford County, Maine · 0.4 MI Nly of Route 117 · Structure no. 0745
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 774
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottage ST over Bird Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cottage ST over Bird Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottage ST over Bird Brook built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottage ST over Bird Brook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Cottage ST over Bird Brook carry?
About 774 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cottage ST over Bird Brook?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Cottage ST over Bird Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.