US Bridges

High Meadow RD over Salmon Brook

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 1 MI W JCT RTE 228 · Structure no. 3814

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Meadow RD over Salmon Brook is a concrete culvert carrying High Meadow RD over Salmon Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesHigh Meadow RD
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location1 MI W JCT RTE 228
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.87823, -68.23854
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2016)
Projected traffic368 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 High Meadow RD over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Meadow RD over Salmon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does High Meadow RD over Salmon Brook carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Meadow RD over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns High Meadow RD over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.