US Bridges

Harbor RD over Kezar Outlet

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 2.4 M W of JCT RTE 5 · Structure no. 3694

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor RD over Kezar Outlet is a concrete tee beam carrying Harbor RD over Kezar Outlet in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbor RD
CrossesKezar Outlet
Location2.4 M W of JCT RTE 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.12976, -70.94509
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2016)
Projected traffic976 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Harbor RD over Kezar Outlet built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor RD over Kezar Outlet 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harbor RD over Kezar Outlet carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harbor RD over Kezar Outlet?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor RD over Kezar Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.