E Main ST over Fish River
FairAroostook County, Maine · 0.2 MI E of JCT RTE 11 · Structure no. 2500
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Main ST over Fish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Main ST over Fish River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 72 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,340 by 2036. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Main ST over Fish River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is E Main ST over Fish River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does E Main ST over Fish River carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Main ST over Fish River?
The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns E Main ST over Fish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.