US Bridges

Little Madawaska L over Little Madawaska River

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.7 MI W of JCT West RD · Structure no. 1660

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Madawaska L over Little Madawaska River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Little Madawaska L over Little Madawaska River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLittle Madawaska L
CrossesLittle Madawaska River
Location0.7 MI W of JCT West RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.99503, -68.19353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2016)
Projected traffic253 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

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 Little Madawaska L over Little Madawaska River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Madawaska L over Little Madawaska River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Little Madawaska L over Little Madawaska River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Madawaska L over Little Madawaska River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Little Madawaska L over Little Madawaska River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.