US Bridges

Military RD over Macwahoc Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · .5 MI N US 2 · Structure no. 3097

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military RD over Macwahoc Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Military RD over Macwahoc Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary RD
CrossesMacwahoc Stream
Location.5 MI N US 2
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.63922, -68.25312
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 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 Macwahoc Stream built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Military RD over Macwahoc 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Military RD over Macwahoc Stream carry?

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

How long is Military RD over Macwahoc Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Military RD over Macwahoc Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.