US Highway 2 over Molunkus Stream
PoorAroostook County, Maine · .5 MI S JCT 2&2A · Structure no. 2575
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 802
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 2 over Molunkus Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 2 over Molunkus Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 93 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 802 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2036. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 2 over Molunkus Stream built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is US Highway 2 over Molunkus Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Molunkus Stream carry?
About 802 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 2 over Molunkus Stream?
The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 2 over Molunkus Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.