US Bridges

County RD over Hunter Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 2.5 MI E of Ludlow Tl · Structure no. 2388

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,480
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Hunter Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD over Hunter Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesHunter Brook
Location2.5 MI E of Ludlow Tl
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.1251, -67.99161
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2016)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 County RD over Hunter Brook built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Hunter Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Hunter Brook carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Hunter Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Hunter Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.