US Bridges

Brook ST over Pearce Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 50 Ft. S. of Columbia St. · Structure no. 0182

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook ST over Pearce Brook is a concrete slab carrying Brook ST over Pearce Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrook ST
CrossesPearce Brook
Location50 Ft. S. of Columbia St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.11694, -67.84153
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic176 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Brook ST over Pearce Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook ST over Pearce 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brook ST over Pearce Brook carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brook ST over Pearce Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brook ST over Pearce Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.