Oxford County Bridge Report Card
Oxford County scores 31 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County has 253 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 45 rated poor and 21 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.8% is above the 15.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 71,664 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Oxford County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 31/100 (F). The county has 253 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 45 in poor condition and 21 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 71,664 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 17.8% | 35.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 17.9% of measured traffic | 13.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 8.3% | 16.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 57 years vs 48 nationally | 3.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 399,259 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 15.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 8.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 57 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 71,664 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Oxford County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main ST W over Billy Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,195 | 1952 |
| Horne ST over Pennesseewassee Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 352 | 1921 |
| Old County RD N over Shepards River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 240 | 1930 |
| Webber Pond RD over Kezar River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 83 | 1980 |
| Mapledale LN over Greeley Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 62 | 1984 |
| Fern DR over Kezar River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 2020 |
| Lohnes Farm RD over Beaver Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37 | 2020 |
| Main ST over Tannery (bird) Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,655 | 1929 |
| Main ST over Swift River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,165 | 1952 |
| Park ST over Little Andro River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,915 | 1961 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.