US Bridges

Smith Farm RD over Pleasant River

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.4 MI W Flat RD · Structure no. 0761

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Farm RD over Pleasant River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Farm RD over Pleasant River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesSmith Farm RD
CrossesPleasant River
Location0.4 MI W Flat RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.37733, -70.85879
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2016)
Projected traffic86 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Farm RD over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Farm RD over Pleasant River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Farm RD over Pleasant River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smith Farm RD over Pleasant River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Farm RD over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.