US Bridges

Milton RD over West Br. Concord River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 2.0 MI SE of Rumford (tw) · Structure no. 3465

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton RD over West Br. Concord River is a steel culvert carrying Milton RD over West Br. Concord River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMilton RD
CrossesWest Br. Concord River
Location2.0 MI SE of Rumford (tw)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.45215, -70.59658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2016)
Projected traffic248 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Milton RD over West Br. Concord River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton RD over West Br. Concord 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 Milton RD over West Br. Concord River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Milton RD over West Br. Concord River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Milton RD over West Br. Concord River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.