W Bethel RD over Pleasant River
GoodOxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of Gilead · Structure no. 2673
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,096
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Bethel RD over Pleasant River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Bethel RD over Pleasant River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,096 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,334 by 2036. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Bethel RD over Pleasant River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Bethel RD over Pleasant River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does W Bethel RD over Pleasant River carry?
About 3,096 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Bethel RD over Pleasant River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns W Bethel RD over Pleasant River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.