US Bridges

Border Crsg over Saint John River

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · Maine / N.B. Border · Structure no. 2398

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
737 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Border Crsg over Saint John River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Border Crsg over Saint John River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2036. The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesBorder Crsg
CrossesSaint John River
LocationMaine / N.B. Border
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates47.24958, -68.60432
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length737 ft (224.6 m)
Longest span213 ft (65 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2016)
Projected traffic1,472 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 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Border Crsg over Saint John River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Border Crsg over Saint John 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Border Crsg over Saint John River carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Border Crsg over Saint John River?

The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (65 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Border Crsg over Saint John River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.