Fdr 59 over Patte Brook
Oxford County, Maine · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fdr 59 over Patte Brook in Oxford County, Maine, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 147 of the 253 inventoried bridges in Oxford County rated fair (58.1%); 45 (17.8%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 36 ft |
| Location | Map 16 |
| NBI structure number | 092203000001041 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Maine department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Oxford County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St over Pennessewassee Outlet | 1938 | 17,709 | Good |
| Main St over Little Androscog River | 1997 | 14,489 | Good |
| Main St over Tannery (bird) Brook | 1929 | 11,655 | Poor |
| Main St over Swift River | 1952 | 10,165 | Poor |
| Main St over Pennesseewassee Stream | 1964 | 9,804 | Fair |
| River Rd over Webb River | 2012 | 9,795 | Good |
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