US Bridges

Washburn RD over Churchill Brook

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.5 MI W of Presque Isle · Structure no. 3630

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,587
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washburn RD over Churchill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Washburn RD over Churchill Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,381 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesWashburn RD
CrossesChurchill Brook
Location0.5 MI W of Presque Isle
RouteState Highway 164
StateMaine
Coordinates46.75616, -68.0637
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2016)
Projected traffic2,381 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Washburn RD over Churchill Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washburn RD over Churchill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Washburn RD over Churchill Brook carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washburn RD over Churchill Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Washburn RD over Churchill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.