Central Chatham RD over Little Cold River
FairOxford County, Maine · .1 MI W JCT 113 · Structure no. 3751
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Chatham RD over Little Cold River is a concrete slab carrying Central Chatham RD over Little Cold River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Chatham RD over Little Cold River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Chatham 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 Central Chatham RD over Little Cold River carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Central Chatham RD over Little Cold River?
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 Central Chatham RD over Little Cold River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.