US Bridges

Front Ridge RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 150 Ft N of JCT B Road · Structure no. 3681

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Ridge RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str is a concrete continuous slab carrying Front Ridge RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFront Ridge RD
CrossesCaptain Ambrose Bear Str
Location150 Ft N of JCT B Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.16932, -67.87393
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic800 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Front Ridge RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Ridge RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Front Ridge RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Front Ridge RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Front Ridge RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.