US Bridges

Columbia ST over Pearce Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.1 MI W JCT US RTE 1 · Structure no. 0183

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia ST over Pearce Brook is a concrete slab carrying Columbia 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesColumbia ST
CrossesPearce Brook
Location0.1 MI W JCT US RTE 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.11706, -67.84221
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2016)
Projected traffic1,392 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Columbia ST over Pearce Brook built?

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

What condition is Columbia 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 Columbia ST over Pearce Brook carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbia 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 37 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia ST over Pearce Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.