US Bridges

River RD over Webb River

Good

Oxford County, Maine · Dixfield-Mexico Townline · Structure no. 2917

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,795
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Webb River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Webb River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,795 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,713 by 2036. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesWebb River
LocationDixfield-Mexico Townline
RouteState Highway 2
StateMaine
Coordinates44.53136, -70.45962
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,795 (2016)
Projected traffic13,713 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 River RD over Webb River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Webb 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Webb River carry?

About 9,795 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Webb River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Webb River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.