Cross RD over W Branch Ellis River
PoorOxford County, Maine · 200FT N Upton(e-Hill?) RD · Structure no. 0757
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cross RD over W Branch Ellis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross RD over W Branch Ellis River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 4 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.
It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cross RD over W Branch Ellis River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Cross RD over W Branch Ellis 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Cross RD over W Branch Ellis River carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cross RD over W Branch Ellis River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Cross RD over W Branch Ellis River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.