US Bridges

Main ST over Violet Str

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · .2 MI No of Town · Structure no. 2335

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,957
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Violet Str is a concrete culvert carrying Main ST over Violet Str in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 4,957 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesViolet Str
Location.2 MI No of Town
RouteState Highway 1
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates47.15874, -67.93864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,957 (2016)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Main ST over Violet Str built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Main ST over Violet Str 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Violet Str carry?

About 4,957 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Violet Str?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Main ST over Violet Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.