US Bridges

Center RD over Prestile Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 2.2 MI W of JCT US 1A · Structure no. 2687

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,680
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center RD over Prestile Stream is a concrete slab carrying Center RD over Prestile Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter RD
CrossesPrestile Stream
Location2.2 MI W of JCT US 1A
RouteState Highway 10
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.64122, -67.91094
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2016)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Center RD over Prestile Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Center RD over Prestile Stream 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 Center RD over Prestile Stream carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center RD over Prestile Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Center RD over Prestile Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.