US Bridges

Park ST over Presque Isle Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 100 Ft W of JCT RTE US1 · Structure no. 3881

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park ST over Presque Isle Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park ST over Presque Isle Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,978 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark ST
CrossesPresque Isle Stream
Location100 Ft W of JCT RTE US1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.68511, -68.01505
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,270 (2016)
Projected traffic5,978 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Park ST over Presque Isle Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park ST over Presque Isle Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park ST over Presque Isle Stream carry?

About 4,270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park ST over Presque Isle Stream?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Park ST over Presque Isle Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.