US Bridges

Bancroft RD over Mattawamkeag River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 4.3 MI NE of Reed Plt · Structure no. 3408

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bancroft RD over Mattawamkeag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bancroft RD over Mattawamkeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2036. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBancroft RD
CrossesMattawamkeag River
Location4.3 MI NE of Reed Plt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.7208, -67.99175
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic272 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Bancroft RD over Mattawamkeag River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bancroft RD over Mattawamkeag 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bancroft RD over Mattawamkeag River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bancroft RD over Mattawamkeag River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bancroft RD over Mattawamkeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.