US Bridges

Old Houlton RD over Three Brooks

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.5 MI N of Bridgewater · Structure no. 2853

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Houlton RD over Three Brooks is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Houlton RD over Three Brooks in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Houlton RD
CrossesThree Brooks
Location0.5 MI N of Bridgewater
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.47355, -67.85022
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2016)
Projected traffic419 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Houlton RD over Three Brooks built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Houlton RD over Three Brooks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Houlton RD over Three Brooks carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Houlton RD over Three Brooks?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Houlton RD over Three Brooks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.