Mary Turner RD over Spears Stream
PoorPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI NW Woodstock Road · Structure no. 0781
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mary Turner RD over Spears Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mary Turner RD over Spears Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 24 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 16 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 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mary Turner RD over Spears Stream built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Mary Turner RD over Spears Stream 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mary Turner RD over Spears Stream carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mary Turner RD over Spears Stream?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Mary Turner RD over Spears Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.