Bear River RD over Swift Cambridge River
FairOxford County, Maine · 6.2 MI NW of Newry · Structure no. 3524
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear River RD over Swift Cambridge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear River RD over Swift Cambridge River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 88 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 6 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear River RD over Swift Cambridge River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Bear River RD over Swift Cambridge 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Bear River RD over Swift Cambridge River carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear River RD over Swift Cambridge River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bear River RD over Swift Cambridge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.