Buckfield Hill RD over E Branch Swift River
FairPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · 0.2 MI N No 6 RD · Structure no. 0769
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckfield Hill RD over E Branch Swift River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Buckfield Hill RD over E Branch Swift River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckfield Hill RD over E Branch Swift River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Buckfield Hill RD over E Branch Swift River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Buckfield Hill RD over E Branch Swift River carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buckfield Hill RD over E Branch Swift River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Buckfield Hill RD over E Branch Swift River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.