FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINERAL SPRINGS RO

Carrying MINERAL SPRINGS RO over SPEARS STREAM

0.4 MI E OF DICKVALE RD, Oxford, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
65 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINERAL SPRINGS RO

The MINERAL SPRINGS RO bridge in Oxford, Maine carries MINERAL SPRINGS RO over SPEARS STREAM. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 117 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MINERAL SPRINGS RO compares

▲ 24.3
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Maine bridges
87
Bridges in Oxford · 22 in Poor condition
MINERAL SPRINGS RO 64.5 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
64.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
117 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0662

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MINERAL SPRINGS RO is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MINERAL SPRINGS RO against other structures in Oxford and across Maine. Maine bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MINERAL SPRINGS RO?

MINERAL SPRINGS RO in Oxford, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MINERAL SPRINGS RO inspected?

MINERAL SPRINGS RO's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 117 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINERAL SPRINGS RO is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MINERAL SPRINGS RO?

MINERAL SPRINGS RO has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINERAL SPRINGS RO?

MINERAL SPRINGS RO is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MINERAL SPRINGS RO and does age affect safety?

MINERAL SPRINGS RO was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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