Bear River RD over Bear River
FairOxford County, Maine · 1.7 MI W of Newry · Structure no. 2589
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 846
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear River RD over Bear River is a concrete tee beam carrying Bear River RD over Bear River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Bear River RD over Bear River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear River RD over Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bear River RD over Bear River carry?
About 846 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear River RD over Bear River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bear River RD over Bear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.