US Highway 2 over E Br Mattawamkeag River
FairPosted for loadAroostook County, Maine · 50 E of JCT RTE 212 · Structure no. 2250
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,630
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 2 over E Br Mattawamkeag River is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 2 over E Br Mattawamkeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 103 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 2 over E Br Mattawamkeag River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US Highway 2 over E Br Mattawamkeag 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 US Highway 2 over E Br Mattawamkeag River carry?
About 1,630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 2 over E Br Mattawamkeag River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over E Br Mattawamkeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.