US Bridges

Elm ST over West Branch Ellis Rv

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.3 MI Ely JCT Route 5 · Structure no. 3215

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
918
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over West Branch Ellis Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over West Branch Ellis Rv in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2036. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesElm ST
CrossesWest Branch Ellis Rv
Location0.3 MI Ely JCT Route 5
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.63721, -70.74213
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2016)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Elm ST over West Branch Ellis Rv built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST over West Branch Ellis Rv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elm ST over West Branch Ellis Rv carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over West Branch Ellis Rv?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over West Branch Ellis Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.