US Bridges

Mapleton RD over N Br Presque Isle Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 2.2 MI W of Presque Isle · Structure no. 3551

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,581
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mapleton RD over N Br Presque Isle Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mapleton RD over N Br Presque Isle Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 3,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,013 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMapleton RD
CrossesN Br Presque Isle Stream
Location2.2 MI W of Presque Isle
RouteState Highway 163
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.68293, -68.09687
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,581 (2016)
Projected traffic5,013 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Mapleton RD over N Br Presque Isle Stream built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Mapleton RD over N Br Presque Isle Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mapleton RD over N Br Presque Isle Stream carry?

About 3,581 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mapleton RD over N Br Presque Isle Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Mapleton RD over N Br Presque Isle Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.