US Bridges

Valley RD over Crooked River

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 200 Ft NW of JCT RTE 118 · Structure no. 5192

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,254
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD over Crooked River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley RD over Crooked River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 76 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,156 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesValley RD
CrossesCrooked River
Location200 Ft NW of JCT RTE 118
RouteState Highway 35
StateMaine
Coordinates44.23489, -70.77161
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,254 (2016)
Projected traffic3,156 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Valley RD over Crooked River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Valley RD over Crooked River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Valley RD over Crooked River carry?

About 2,254 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley RD over Crooked River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Valley RD over Crooked River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.