Crystal RD over Crystal Stream
PoorAroostook County, Maine · 3.8 MI W of Island Falls · Structure no. 3048
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 870
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crystal RD over Crystal Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Crystal RD over Crystal Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2016. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Crystal RD over Crystal Stream built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crystal RD over Crystal Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Crystal RD over Crystal Stream carry?
About 870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Crystal RD over Crystal Stream?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Crystal RD over Crystal Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.