FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MAPLEDALE LN

Carrying MAPLEDALE LN over GREELEY BROOK

0.2 MI S GORE RD, Oxford, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MAPLEDALE LN

The MAPLEDALE LN bridge in Oxford, Maine carries MAPLEDALE LN over GREELEY BROOK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.3 metric tons.

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

How MAPLEDALE LN compares

▼ 26.9
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Maine bridges
87
Bridges in Oxford · 22 in Poor condition
MAPLEDALE LN 13.3 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
29.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
2.8
Serviceability /30
14.2
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
62 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0744

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

MAPLEDALE LN is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MAPLEDALE LN 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 MAPLEDALE LN?

MAPLEDALE LN in Oxford, Maine has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MAPLEDALE LN inspected?

MAPLEDALE LN'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 62 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for MAPLEDALE LN?

MAPLEDALE LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MAPLEDALE LN?

MAPLEDALE LN is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is MAPLEDALE LN and does age affect safety?

MAPLEDALE LN was built in 1984, making it 42 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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