US Bridges

Dickvale RD over Spears Stream

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 3.5 MI S JCT RTE 108 · Structure no. 5603

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickvale RD over Spears Stream is a concrete slab carrying Dickvale RD over Spears Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesDickvale RD
CrossesSpears Stream
Location3.5 MI S JCT RTE 108
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.47945, -70.48315
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2016)
Projected traffic698 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Dickvale RD over Spears Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickvale 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dickvale RD over Spears Stream carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dickvale RD over Spears Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dickvale RD over Spears Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.