US Bridges

Bridge RD over Prestile Stream

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · .1 MI S Station RD · Structure no. 0127

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge RD over Prestile Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge RD over Prestile Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesBridge RD
CrossesPrestile Stream
Location.1 MI S Station RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.65067, -67.91016
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic16 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge RD over Prestile Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge RD over Prestile Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge RD over Prestile Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge RD over Prestile Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge RD over Prestile Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.