US Bridges

West Side RD over Cold Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · .5 MI N of Tl · Structure no. 0763

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Side RD over Cold Brook is a concrete frame carrying West Side RD over Cold Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWest Side RD
CrossesCold Brook
Location.5 MI N of Tl
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.24407, -70.91336
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2016)
Projected traffic34 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Side RD over Cold Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Side RD over Cold 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West Side RD over Cold Brook carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Side RD over Cold Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Side RD over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.