US Bridges

Main RD over Cold River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 0.2 MI E N.H. Border · Structure no. 5512

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main RD over Cold River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main RD over Cold River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMain RD
CrossesCold River
Location0.2 MI E N.H. Border
RouteState Highway 113
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.26696, -71.00697
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2016)
Projected traffic298 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Main RD over Cold River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main RD over Cold River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Main RD over Cold River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main RD over Cold River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Main RD over Cold River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.