US Bridges

State HWY 212 over East Hastings Brook

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Aroostook County, Maine · .9 MI SE Townline · Structure no. 3150

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State HWY 212 over East Hastings Brook is a concrete slab carrying State HWY 212 over East Hastings Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesState HWY 212
CrossesEast Hastings Brook
Location.9 MI SE Townline
RouteState Highway 212
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.20212, -68.2854
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 State HWY 212 over East Hastings Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is State HWY 212 over East Hastings Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does State HWY 212 over East Hastings Brook carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State HWY 212 over East Hastings Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State HWY 212 over East Hastings Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.