US Bridges

Mcsheffery RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.8 MI S of JCT B Road · Structure no. 0150

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcsheffery RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str is a concrete frame carrying Mcsheffery RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcsheffery RD
CrossesCaptain Ambrose Bear Str
Location0.8 MI S of JCT B Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.14325, -67.86228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2016)
Projected traffic589 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mcsheffery RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcsheffery RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mcsheffery RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcsheffery RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcsheffery RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.