US Bridges

N Buckfield RD over Nezinscot River(w.Br.)

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · .5 MI Sly Sumner T.L. · Structure no. 5452

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Buckfield RD over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Buckfield RD over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Buckfield RD
CrossesNezinscot River(w.Br.)
Location.5 MI Sly Sumner T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.31041, -70.40426
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2016)
Projected traffic944 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Buckfield RD over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Buckfield RD over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Buckfield RD over Nezinscot River(w.Br.) carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Buckfield RD over Nezinscot River(w.Br.)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Buckfield RD over Nezinscot River(w.Br.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.