Main ST over N Br Presque Isle Stream
PoorAroostook County, Maine · 5.1 MI W of Presque Isle · Structure no. 3552
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,830
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over N Br Presque Isle Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over N Br Presque Isle Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,962 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over N Br Presque Isle Stream built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST over N Br Presque Isle Stream 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 Main ST over N Br Presque Isle Stream carry?
About 2,830 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over N Br Presque Isle Stream?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over N Br Presque Isle Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.