US Bridges

Noyes RD over Little Cold River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · At JCT With New Rd. · Structure no. 3581

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noyes RD over Little Cold River is a concrete frame carrying Noyes RD over Little Cold 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesNoyes RD
CrossesLittle Cold River
LocationAt JCT With New Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 113
StateMaine
Coordinates44.15857, -70.98221
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2016)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Noyes RD over Little Cold River built?

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

What condition is Noyes RD over Little Cold 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Noyes RD over Little Cold River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Noyes RD over Little Cold River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Noyes RD over Little Cold River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.