US Bridges

Mayville RD over Sunday River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 2.3 MI Sly of Newry · Structure no. 2822

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,516
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayville RD over Sunday River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mayville RD over Sunday River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,722 by 2036. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMayville RD
CrossesSunday River
Location2.3 MI Sly of Newry
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.45599, -70.80481
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,516 (2016)
Projected traffic7,722 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayville RD over Sunday River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayville RD over Sunday 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mayville RD over Sunday River carry?

About 5,516 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mayville RD over Sunday River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mayville RD over Sunday River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.