Swift River RD over Swift River
PoorOxford County, Maine · 5.9 MI Nly Roxbury T.L. · Structure no. 2587
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1942
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 423
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swift River RD over Swift River is a concrete tee beam carrying Swift River RD over Swift River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 94 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2036. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swift River RD over Swift River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.
What condition is Swift River RD over Swift River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Swift River RD over Swift River carry?
About 423 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Swift River RD over Swift River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Swift River RD over Swift River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.