US Bridges

W Lovell RD over Kezar Lake Narrows

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.0 MI NW of JCT RTE 5 · Structure no. 5525

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lovell RD over Kezar Lake Narrows is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying W Lovell RD over Kezar Lake Narrows in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Lovell RD
CrossesKezar Lake Narrows
Location1.0 MI NW of JCT RTE 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.1641, -70.90753
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2016)
Projected traffic579 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 W Lovell RD over Kezar Lake Narrows built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lovell RD over Kezar Lake Narrows 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Lovell RD over Kezar Lake Narrows carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Lovell RD over Kezar Lake Narrows?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W Lovell RD over Kezar Lake Narrows?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.