US Bridges

Paris Hill RD over Basin Falls Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 2.1 MI W N. Buckfield RD · Structure no. 6112

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paris Hill RD over Basin Falls Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Paris Hill RD over Basin Falls Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParis Hill RD
CrossesBasin Falls Brook
Location2.1 MI W N. Buckfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.28571, -70.42205
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2016)
Projected traffic643 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paris Hill RD over Basin Falls Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paris Hill RD over Basin Falls Brook 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 Paris Hill RD over Basin Falls Brook carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paris Hill RD over Basin Falls Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns Paris Hill RD over Basin Falls Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.