US Bridges

New Sweden RD over Bearsley Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 3 MI S Townline · Structure no. 3110

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Sweden RD over Bearsley Brook is a steel culvert carrying New Sweden RD over Bearsley Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,206 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Sweden RD
CrossesBearsley Brook
Location3 MI S Townline
RouteState Highway 161
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.97786, -68.14157
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2016)
Projected traffic3,206 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 New Sweden RD over Bearsley Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Sweden RD over Bearsley Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does New Sweden RD over Bearsley Brook carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Sweden RD over Bearsley Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns New Sweden RD over Bearsley Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.