US Bridges

Fletcher RD over Dead Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 2.7 MI E JCT US1 · Structure no. 3047

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher RD over Dead Stream is a steel culvert carrying Fletcher RD over Dead Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesFletcher RD
CrossesDead Stream
Location2.7 MI E JCT US1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.31755, -67.78523
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic48 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Fletcher RD over Dead Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher RD over Dead 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fletcher RD over Dead Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher RD over Dead Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Fletcher RD over Dead Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.