Boundary RD over The Thoroughfare
FairAroostook County, Maine · International Line · Structure no. 2989
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boundary RD over The Thoroughfare is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boundary RD over The Thoroughfare in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boundary RD over The Thoroughfare built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boundary RD over The Thoroughfare 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Boundary RD over The Thoroughfare carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Boundary RD over The Thoroughfare?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Boundary RD over The Thoroughfare?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.