US Bridges

Severy Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.1 MI S of JCT RTE 17 · Structure no. 5255

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Severy Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Severy Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1949, 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 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSevery Hill RD
CrossesSeven Mile Stream
Location0.1 MI S of JCT RTE 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.56419, -70.2874
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2016)
Projected traffic301 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Severy Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream built?

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

What condition is Severy Hill RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Severy Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Severy Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Severy Hill RD over Seven Mile Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.