US Bridges

Garfield RD over Aroostook River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · .6 MI W JCT 11 · Structure no. 3407

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield RD over Aroostook River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield RD over Aroostook River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2036. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesGarfield RD
CrossesAroostook River
Location.6 MI W JCT 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.52319, -68.37204
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic176 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield RD over Aroostook River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield RD over Aroostook River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Garfield RD over Aroostook River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garfield RD over Aroostook River?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield RD over Aroostook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.