Tannery ST over Whitney Brook
PoorPosted for loadAroostook County, Maine · 0.2 MI E of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 0163
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tannery ST over Whitney Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tannery ST over Whitney Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tannery ST over Whitney Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Tannery ST over Whitney Brook 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 Tannery ST over Whitney Brook carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tannery ST over Whitney Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Tannery ST over Whitney Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.