Lowery RD over Meduxnekeag River (n Br)
FairAroostook County, Maine · 0.1 MI W Foxcroft Road · Structure no. 0165
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowery RD over Meduxnekeag River (n Br) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowery RD over Meduxnekeag River (n Br) in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2036. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowery RD over Meduxnekeag River (n Br) built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowery RD over Meduxnekeag River (n Br) 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 Lowery RD over Meduxnekeag River (n Br) carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lowery RD over Meduxnekeag River (n Br)?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lowery RD over Meduxnekeag River (n Br)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.