Barret RD over Young Brook
PoorPosted for loadAroostook County, Maine · .7 MI E Blaine RD · Structure no. 0135
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barret RD over Young Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barret RD over Young Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barret RD over Young Brook built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barret RD over Young Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Barret RD over Young Brook carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barret RD over Young Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Barret RD over Young Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.