Mcintyre RD over S Branch Meduxnekeag Riv
PoorPosted for loadAroostook County, Maine · 1.8 MI N Hodgdon Mls RD · Structure no. 0149
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcintyre RD over S Branch Meduxnekeag Riv is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mcintyre RD over S Branch Meduxnekeag Riv in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 3 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcintyre RD over S Branch Meduxnekeag Riv built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcintyre RD over S Branch Meduxnekeag Riv 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mcintyre RD over S Branch Meduxnekeag Riv carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mcintyre RD over S Branch Meduxnekeag Riv?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Mcintyre RD over S Branch Meduxnekeag Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.