US Bridges

Church ST over West Branch Salmon Brook

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of JCT Route 228 · Structure no. 0122

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over West Branch Salmon Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Church ST over West Branch Salmon Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesChurch ST
CrossesWest Branch Salmon Brook
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Route 228
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.79119, -68.16245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic480 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST over West Branch Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST over West Branch Salmon Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Church ST over West Branch Salmon Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over West Branch Salmon Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over West Branch Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.