US Bridges

Gardner Creek RD over Salmon Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.2 MI Wly of RTE 164 · Structure no. 0131

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner Creek RD over Salmon Brook is a steel culvert carrying Gardner Creek RD over Salmon Brook 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesGardner Creek RD
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location0.2 MI Wly of RTE 164
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.78199, -68.1952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2016)
Projected traffic381 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 Gardner Creek RD over Salmon Brook built?

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

What condition is Gardner Creek RD over Salmon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gardner Creek RD over Salmon Brook carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gardner Creek RD over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Gardner Creek RD over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.