US Bridges

Buckfield RD over Bog Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 2.0 MI Nly of Minot Tl · Structure no. 5289

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckfield RD over Bog Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Buckfield RD over Bog Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesBuckfield RD
CrossesBog Brook
Location2.0 MI Nly of Minot Tl
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateMaine
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2016)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Buckfield RD over Bog Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckfield RD over Bog Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Buckfield RD over Bog Brook carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckfield RD over Bog Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Buckfield RD over Bog Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.