US Bridges

Aroostook RD over Fish River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of Winterville · Structure no. 2597

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,268
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aroostook RD over Fish River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aroostook RD over Fish River 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 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,902 by 2036. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesAroostook RD
CrossesFish River
Location0.1 MI N of Winterville
RouteState Highway 11
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates47.01449, -68.59529
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2016)
Projected traffic1,902 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Aroostook RD over Fish River built?

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

What condition is Aroostook RD 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 Aroostook RD over Fish River carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aroostook RD over Fish River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Aroostook RD over Fish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.