US Bridges

Ridge RD over Spears Stream

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 30 Ft SE of JCT Main ST · Structure no. 5432

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
764
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD over Spears Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Ridge RD over Spears Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge RD
CrossesSpears Stream
Location30 Ft SE of JCT Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.51941, -70.47002
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2016)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ridge RD over Spears Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD over Spears 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge RD over Spears Stream carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD over Spears Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD over Spears Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.