US Bridges

Ridge RD over E Br Mattawamkeag Rv

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 100 W of JCT Station ST · Structure no. 2898

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD over E Br Mattawamkeag Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge RD over E Br Mattawamkeag Rv in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge RD
CrossesE Br Mattawamkeag Rv
Location100 W of JCT Station ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.10016, -68.15684
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2016)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ridge RD over E Br Mattawamkeag Rv built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD over E Br Mattawamkeag Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge RD over E Br Mattawamkeag Rv carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD over E Br Mattawamkeag Rv?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD over E Br Mattawamkeag Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.