Purdy DR over Crooked River
PoorOxford County, Maine · 100 Ft. from Bisbee Rd. · Structure no. 6389
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Purdy DR over Crooked River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Purdy DR over Crooked River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Purdy DR over Crooked River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Purdy DR over Crooked River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Purdy DR over Crooked River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Purdy DR over Crooked River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Purdy DR over Crooked River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.