US Bridges

Sly Brook RD over Sly Brook

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.7 MI SE of Wallagrass · Structure no. 0141

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sly Brook RD over Sly Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sly Brook RD over Sly Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesSly Brook RD
CrossesSly Brook
Location0.7 MI SE of Wallagrass
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates47.14038, -68.55586
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic1,120 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sly Brook RD over Sly Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sly Brook RD over Sly Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sly Brook RD over Sly Brook carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sly Brook RD over Sly Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Sly Brook RD over Sly Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.