Easton RD over B&a RR
PoorAroostook County, Maine · 3.5 MI W 1A · Structure no. 3259
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,010
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Easton RD over B&a RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easton RD over B&a RR in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2036. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Easton RD over B&a RR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Easton RD over B&a RR 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 Easton RD over B&a RR carry?
About 1,010 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Easton RD over B&a RR?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Easton RD over B&a RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.