Meadow RD over Cold River
PoorPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · .5 MI E JCT 113 · Structure no. 2996
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadow RD over Cold River is a concrete tee beam carrying Meadow RD over Cold River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadow RD over Cold River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadow RD over Cold 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 Meadow RD over Cold River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meadow RD over Cold River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Meadow RD over Cold River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.