Covered Bridge RD over Ellis River

Fair Condition158 years old259 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaine
CountyOxford
Location.2 Mi E Jct 5
CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesEllis River
Coordinates44.59340, -70.73339

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Max Span68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Width16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Deck Area110.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1868 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic259 (2016)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number1001

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