US Bridges

Route 1 over North Br. Meduxnekeag R.

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 2.2 MI N Townline · Structure no. 2542

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over North Br. Meduxnekeag R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over North Br. Meduxnekeag R. in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,294 by 2036. The structure is 315 ft (96.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1
CrossesNorth Br. Meduxnekeag R.
Location2.2 MI N Townline
RouteState Highway 1
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.31145, -67.84135
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,210 (2016)
Projected traffic7,294 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 1 over North Br. Meduxnekeag R. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 1 over North Br. Meduxnekeag R. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 1 over North Br. Meduxnekeag R. carry?

About 5,210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over North Br. Meduxnekeag R.?

The structure is 315 ft (96.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1 over North Br. Meduxnekeag R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.