US Bridges

S Rumford RD over Concord River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.6 MI E JCT 232 · Structure no. 2010

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Rumford RD over Concord River is a concrete tee beam carrying S Rumford RD over Concord River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Rumford RD
CrossesConcord River
Location0.6 MI E JCT 232
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.47531, -70.63251
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2016)
Projected traffic726 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Rumford RD over Concord River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Rumford RD over Concord 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Rumford RD over Concord River carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Rumford RD over Concord River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S Rumford RD over Concord River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.