US Bridges

Auburn RD over Spears Stream

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.5 MI Ely of Rumford · Structure no. 2791

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,109
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn RD over Spears Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn RD over Spears Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,553 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn RD
CrossesSpears Stream
Location1.5 MI Ely of Rumford
RouteState Highway 108
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.52441, -70.45715
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,109 (2016)
Projected traffic8,553 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Auburn RD over Spears Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn RD over Spears Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Auburn RD over Spears Stream carry?

About 6,109 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Auburn RD over Spears Stream?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn RD over Spears Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.