US Bridges

Byron Village RD over Swift River

GoodPosted for load

Oxford County, Maine · .1 MI E JCT 17 · Structure no. 2176

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byron Village RD over Swift River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byron Village RD over Swift River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesByron Village RD
CrossesSwift River
Location.1 MI E JCT 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.72077, -70.63133
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2016)
Projected traffic248 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Byron Village RD over Swift River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byron Village RD over Swift River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Byron Village RD over Swift River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Byron Village RD over Swift River?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Byron Village RD over Swift River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.