Main ST over Swift River
PoorOxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI W JCT RTE 17 · Structure no. 2707
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,165
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Swift River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Main ST over Swift River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 10,165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,231 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Main ST over Swift River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST 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 Main ST over Swift River carry?
About 10,165 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Swift River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Swift River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.