Old Patten RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River
FairAroostook County, Maine · 0.3 MI N of JCT RTE 159 · Structure no. 2703
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Patten RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Patten RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 94 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Patten RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Old Patten RD over W Br Mattawamkeag 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old Patten RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Patten RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Patten RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.