US Bridges

Connector RD over Presque Isle Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.4 MI SW JCT US 1 · Structure no. 1551

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,860
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connector RD over Presque Isle Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connector RD over Presque Isle Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,004 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesConnector RD
CrossesPresque Isle Stream
Location0.4 MI SW JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 163
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.69886, -68.01829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,860 (2016)
Projected traffic11,004 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 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 Connector RD over Presque Isle Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connector RD over Presque Isle Stream 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 Connector RD over Presque Isle Stream carry?

About 7,860 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Connector RD over Presque Isle Stream?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Connector RD over Presque Isle Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.