US Bridges

Market ST over Perley Brook

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.4 MI Sly of JCT US1 · Structure no. 3468

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,610
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over Perley Brook is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market ST over Perley 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,031 by 2036. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket ST
CrossesPerley Brook
Location1.4 MI Sly of JCT US1
RouteState Highway 161
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates47.24102, -68.57921
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2017)
Projected traffic7,031 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST over Perley Brook built?

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

What condition is Market ST over Perley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Market ST over Perley Brook carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Market ST over Perley Brook?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over Perley Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.