US Bridges

Jemtland RD over Little Madawaska River

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.5 MI E RTE 161 · Structure no. 0128

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jemtland RD over Little Madawaska River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jemtland RD over Little Madawaska River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJemtland RD
CrossesLittle Madawaska River
Location1.5 MI E RTE 161
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates47.01207, -68.11758
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2016)
Projected traffic310 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Jemtland RD over Little Madawaska River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jemtland RD over Little Madawaska River 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 Jemtland RD over Little Madawaska River carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jemtland RD over Little Madawaska River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jemtland RD over Little Madawaska River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.