US Bridges

Noyes RD over Little Madawaska River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.2 MI SE of JCT RTE 89 · Structure no. 3580

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noyes RD over Little Madawaska River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Noyes RD over Little Madawaska River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2036. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNoyes RD
CrossesLittle Madawaska River
Location0.2 MI SE of JCT RTE 89
RouteState Highway 223
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.8847, -67.94747
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2016)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Noyes RD over Little Madawaska River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noyes RD over Little Madawaska 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Noyes RD over Little Madawaska River carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Noyes RD over Little Madawaska River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Noyes RD over Little Madawaska River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.