US Bridges

Framingham RD over Meduxnekeag River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 2.7 Mi. E. Rt. 1 · Structure no. 1110

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Framingham RD over Meduxnekeag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Framingham RD over Meduxnekeag River 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2036. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFramingham RD
CrossesMeduxnekeag River
Location2.7 Mi. E. Rt. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.20972, -67.79993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic336 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Framingham RD over Meduxnekeag River built?

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

What condition is Framingham RD over Meduxnekeag River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Framingham RD over Meduxnekeag River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Framingham RD over Meduxnekeag River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Framingham RD over Meduxnekeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.