US Bridges

Hampshire RD over Shepards River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · .8 MI E Townline · Structure no. 2242

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampshire RD over Shepards River is a steel culvert carrying Hampshire RD over Shepards River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 6 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHampshire RD
CrossesShepards River
Location.8 MI E Townline
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91704, -70.9792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2016)
Projected traffic306 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Hampshire RD over Shepards River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampshire RD over Shepards 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hampshire RD over Shepards River carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hampshire RD over Shepards River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m).

Who owns Hampshire RD over Shepards River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.