Roxbury Pond RD over Ellis River
PoorPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · 0.5 MI Wly of Roxbury · Structure no. 3336
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 702
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roxbury Pond RD over Ellis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roxbury Pond RD over Ellis River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 89 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 load restriction.
It carries about 702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,123 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roxbury Pond RD over Ellis River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Roxbury Pond RD over Ellis 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 2023.
How much traffic does Roxbury Pond RD over Ellis River carry?
About 702 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Roxbury Pond RD over Ellis River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Roxbury Pond RD over Ellis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.