US Bridges

Green Woods RD over E Branch Nezinscot River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 250 Ft Nly of Sumner Tl · Structure no. 5733

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
361
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Woods RD over E Branch Nezinscot River is a concrete slab carrying Green Woods RD over E Branch Nezinscot River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Woods RD
CrossesE Branch Nezinscot River
Location250 Ft Nly of Sumner Tl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.42605, -70.42341
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2016)
Projected traffic578 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Woods RD over E Branch Nezinscot River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Woods RD over E Branch Nezinscot 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Green Woods RD over E Branch Nezinscot River carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Woods RD over E Branch Nezinscot River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Green Woods RD over E Branch Nezinscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.