US Bridges

Tardy RD over Limestone Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.1 Mi. W RTE 1A · Structure no. 0174

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tardy RD over Limestone Brook is a steel culvert carrying Tardy RD over Limestone Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTardy RD
CrossesLimestone Brook
Location0.1 Mi. W RTE 1A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.92197, -67.83217
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2016)
Projected traffic29 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tardy RD over Limestone Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tardy RD over Limestone Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tardy RD over Limestone Brook carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tardy RD over Limestone Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Tardy RD over Limestone Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.