US Bridges

Swift River RD over Baldwin Brk

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 1.4 MI So Tlne · Structure no. 2236

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swift River RD over Baldwin Brk is a steel culvert carrying Swift River RD over Baldwin Brk 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 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesSwift River RD
CrossesBaldwin Brk
Location1.4 MI So Tlne
RouteState Highway 17
StateMaine
Coordinates44.73772, -70.65947
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2016)
Projected traffic677 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 Swift River RD over Baldwin Brk built?

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

What condition is Swift River RD over Baldwin Brk 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 Swift River RD over Baldwin Brk carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swift River RD over Baldwin Brk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Swift River RD over Baldwin Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.