South RD over E Br Mattawamkeag River
FairAroostook County, Maine · 200 E of JCT River RD · Structure no. 0153
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South RD over E Br Mattawamkeag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South RD over E Br Mattawamkeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South RD over E Br Mattawamkeag River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is South RD over E Br Mattawamkeag River 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 South RD over E Br Mattawamkeag River carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South RD over E Br Mattawamkeag River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns South RD over E Br Mattawamkeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.