US Bridges

E Plantation Road over Three Brooks

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.7 MI W + S of Blaine · Structure no. 3617

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Plantation Road over Three Brooks is a concrete culvert carrying E Plantation Road over Three Brooks in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesE Plantation Road
CrossesThree Brooks
Location1.7 MI W + S of Blaine
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.48713, -67.93197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 E Plantation Road over Three Brooks built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Plantation Road over Three Brooks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Plantation Road over Three Brooks carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E Plantation Road over Three Brooks?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns E Plantation Road over Three Brooks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.