US Bridges

Frye Crossover RD over Swift River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of RTE 17 · Structure no. 2300

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frye Crossover RD over Swift River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frye Crossover RD over Swift River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2036. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFrye Crossover RD
CrossesSwift River
Location0.1 MI W of RTE 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.62118, -70.58271
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2016)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Frye Crossover RD over Swift River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frye Crossover RD over Swift 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Frye Crossover RD over Swift River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frye Crossover RD over Swift River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Frye Crossover RD over Swift River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.