Norway RD over Crooked River
PoorOxford County, Maine · 0.4 MI W of Norway Tl · Structure no. 3797
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,291
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norway RD over Crooked River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norway RD over Crooked 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,207 by 2036. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norway RD over Crooked River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Norway RD over Crooked River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Norway RD over Crooked River carry?
About 2,291 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Norway RD over Crooked River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Norway RD over Crooked River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.