US Bridges

Church ST over Seven Mile Stream

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI S RTE 2 · Structure no. 3732

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over Seven Mile Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church ST over Seven Mile Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesChurch ST
CrossesSeven Mile Stream
Location0.1 MI S RTE 2
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.57268, -70.3053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2016)
Projected traffic62 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Church ST over Seven Mile Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Church ST over Seven Mile Stream 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 Church ST over Seven Mile Stream carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over Seven Mile Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over Seven Mile Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.