US Bridges

E B Hill RD over Swift Cambridge River

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 1.5 MI E of RTE 26 · Structure no. 3090

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E B Hill RD over Swift Cambridge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E B Hill RD over Swift Cambridge River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesE B Hill RD
CrossesSwift Cambridge River
Location1.5 MI E of RTE 26
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.69063, -70.97954
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic280 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 E B Hill RD over Swift Cambridge River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E B Hill RD over Swift Cambridge 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E B Hill RD over Swift Cambridge River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E B Hill RD over Swift Cambridge River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E B Hill RD over Swift Cambridge River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.