Houghton RD over Swift River
PoorPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · 200FT from RT17 · Structure no. 0795
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houghton RD over Swift River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houghton RD over Swift River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houghton RD over Swift River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Houghton RD over Swift 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Houghton RD over Swift River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Houghton RD over Swift River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Houghton RD over Swift River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.