Bear River RD over Branch Brook
GoodOxford County, Maine · 4.9 MI Nly JCT Rtes 2&5 · Structure no. 2094
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,032
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear River RD over Branch Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear River RD over Branch Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear River RD over Branch Brook built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear River RD over Branch Brook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bear River RD over Branch Brook carry?
About 1,032 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear River RD over Branch Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bear River RD over Branch Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.