Smyrna ST over Captain Ambrose Bear Str
FairAroostook County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of JCT US1 · Structure no. 2706
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smyrna ST over Captain Ambrose Bear Str is a concrete tee beam carrying Smyrna ST over Captain Ambrose Bear Str in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 96 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smyrna ST over Captain Ambrose Bear Str built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Smyrna ST over Captain Ambrose Bear Str 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 2023.
How much traffic does Smyrna ST over Captain Ambrose Bear Str carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Smyrna ST over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Smyrna ST over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.