US Bridges

Hines ST over Salmon Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 150 Ft NE of Victoria ST · Structure no. 3703

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hines ST over Salmon Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Hines ST over Salmon Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHines ST
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location150 Ft NE of Victoria ST
RouteState Highway 228
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.79094, -68.15847
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hines ST over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hines ST over Salmon Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hines ST over Salmon Brook carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hines ST over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hines ST over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.