Chapman RD over Arnold Brook
FairAroostook County, Maine · 2.0 MI SW of JCT US1 · Structure no. 2421
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chapman RD over Arnold Brook is a concrete slab carrying Chapman RD over Arnold Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 97 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chapman RD over Arnold Brook built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Chapman RD over Arnold 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 Chapman RD over Arnold Brook carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chapman RD over Arnold Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Chapman RD over Arnold Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.