US Bridges

Pleasant ST over Spears Stream

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of Main Street · Structure no. 0806

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant ST over Spears Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant ST over Spears Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2036. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant ST
CrossesSpears Stream
Location0.1 MI E of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.52095, -70.46618
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2016)
Projected traffic426 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pleasant ST over Spears Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant ST over Spears Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant ST over Spears Stream carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant ST over Spears Stream?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant ST over Spears Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.