Porter Settlement over Meduxnekeag River
GoodAroostook County, Maine · 50 NW JCT RTE 2A · Structure no. 3234
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Settlement over Meduxnekeag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Settlement over Meduxnekeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter Settlement over Meduxnekeag River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter Settlement over Meduxnekeag River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Porter Settlement over Meduxnekeag River carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Porter Settlement over Meduxnekeag River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Settlement over Meduxnekeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.