US Bridges

Station RD over Bicknell Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · .5 MI E JCT 124 · Structure no. 3574

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
753
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station RD over Bicknell Brook is a concrete slab carrying Station RD over Bicknell Brook 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStation RD
CrossesBicknell Brook
Location.5 MI E JCT 124
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.2271, -70.35351
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2016)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Station RD over Bicknell Brook built?

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

What condition is Station RD over Bicknell Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Station RD over Bicknell Brook carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Station RD over Bicknell Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Station RD over Bicknell Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.