US Bridges

S Rumford RD over Mt Zircon Brook

Poor

Oxford County, Maine · 3.4 MI Swly of JCT US2 · Structure no. 3056

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Rumford RD over Mt Zircon Brook is a concrete slab carrying S Rumford RD over Mt Zircon Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Rumford RD
CrossesMt Zircon Brook
Location3.4 MI Swly of JCT US2
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.50537, -70.56644
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2016)
Projected traffic872 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S Rumford RD over Mt Zircon Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Rumford RD over Mt Zircon Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S Rumford RD over Mt Zircon Brook carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Rumford RD over Mt Zircon Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Rumford RD over Mt Zircon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.