Highland Av over Meduxnekeag River
FairAroostook County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of Pleasant ST · Structure no. 3874
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,811
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Av over Meduxnekeag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Av over Meduxnekeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 77 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 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 4,811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,735 by 2036. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highland Av over Meduxnekeag River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Highland Av over Meduxnekeag 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Highland Av over Meduxnekeag River carry?
About 4,811 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Highland Av over Meduxnekeag River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Av over Meduxnekeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.