US Bridges

Ludlow RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.7 MI W of JCT RTE US1 · Structure no. 0151

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,978
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ludlow RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ludlow RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,967 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLudlow RD
CrossesCaptain Ambrose Bear Str
Location0.7 MI W of JCT RTE US1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.14092, -67.85121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2016)
Projected traffic2,967 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ludlow RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ludlow 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ludlow RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ludlow RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.