FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD

Carrying CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD over STONY BROOK

0.25 MI. W. RTE. 117, Oxford, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
65 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD

The CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD bridge in Oxford, Maine carries CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD over STONY BROOK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 124 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD 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
CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD 64.5 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
124 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0705

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD 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 CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD 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 CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD?

CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD in Oxford, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD inspected?

CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD'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 124 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD 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 CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD?

CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD?

CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD was built in 1988, making it 38 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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