Dorsey RD over Patte Brook
FairAroostook County, Maine · 3.4 MI S JCT RTE 167 · Structure no. 0126
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorsey RD over Patte Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Dorsey RD over Patte Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorsey RD over Patte Brook built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorsey RD over Patte Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Dorsey RD over Patte Brook carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dorsey RD over Patte Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).
Who owns Dorsey RD over Patte Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.