Van Buren RD over Halfway Brook
PoorAroostook County, Maine · 3.0 MI N of Caribou · Structure no. 2344
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,758
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Buren RD over Halfway Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Van Buren RD over Halfway Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 92 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,758 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Buren RD over Halfway Brook built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Van Buren RD over Halfway Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Van Buren RD over Halfway Brook carry?
About 1,758 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Van Buren RD over Halfway Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Van Buren RD over Halfway Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.