US Bridges

Military RD over Wytopitlock Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.4 MI SE of JCT RTE 171 · Structure no. 2968

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military RD over Wytopitlock Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Military RD over Wytopitlock Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary RD
CrossesWytopitlock Stream
Location1.4 MI SE of JCT RTE 171
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.70835, -68.15817
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2016)
Projected traffic614 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 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 Military RD over Wytopitlock Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Military RD over Wytopitlock 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Military RD over Wytopitlock Stream carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Military RD over Wytopitlock Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Military RD over Wytopitlock Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.