Bear River RD over Wight Brook
FairOxford County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of Grafton Twp · Structure no. 2947
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 835
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear River RD over Wight Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Bear River RD over Wight Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,336 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear River RD over Wight Brook built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear River RD over Wight Brook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bear River RD over Wight Brook carry?
About 835 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear River RD over Wight Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Bear River RD over Wight Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.