Ferry Road over Mattawamkeag River
FairAroostook County, Maine · 4.6 MI S of JCT RTE 2A · Structure no. 3793
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Road over Mattawamkeag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry Road over Mattawamkeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2036. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferry Road over Mattawamkeag River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferry Road over Mattawamkeag 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 Ferry Road over Mattawamkeag River carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Road over Mattawamkeag River?
The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Road over Mattawamkeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.