US Bridges

Fiske RD over Swett Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.2 MI SW Hunts Corner RD · Structure no. 0748

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiske RD over Swett Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fiske RD over Swett Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFiske RD
CrossesSwett Brook
Location0.2 MI SW Hunts Corner RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.25382, -70.72541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2016)
Projected traffic83 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fiske RD over Swett Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiske RD over Swett Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fiske RD over Swett Brook carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fiske RD over Swett Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fiske RD over Swett Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.