Covered Bridge RD over Ellis River
FairPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · .2 MI E JCT 5 · Structure no. 1001
- Built
- 1868
- 157 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Ellis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge RD over Ellis River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1868 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 157 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 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 Covered Bridge RD over Ellis River built?
It was built in 1868, making it 157 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Ellis 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Ellis River carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Ellis River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Ellis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.