US Bridges

Sumner RD over E Branch Nezinscot River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.4 MI Swly JCT RTE 219 · Structure no. 3351

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,503
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumner RD over E Branch Nezinscot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sumner RD over E Branch Nezinscot River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1936, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,503 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSumner RD
CrossesE Branch Nezinscot River
Location1.4 MI Swly JCT RTE 219
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.33717, -70.37442
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,503 (2016)
Projected traffic2,255 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Sumner RD over E Branch Nezinscot River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumner RD over E Branch Nezinscot River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sumner RD over E Branch Nezinscot River carry?

About 1,503 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sumner RD over E Branch Nezinscot River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sumner RD over E Branch Nezinscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.