US Bridges

Shore RD over Thorough Fare

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 150 Ft SE of RTE 162 · Structure no. 3912

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore RD over Thorough Fare is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shore RD over Thorough Fare in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesShore RD
CrossesThorough Fare
Location150 Ft SE of RTE 162
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates47.16626, -68.26864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2016)
Projected traffic528 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Shore RD over Thorough Fare built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shore RD over Thorough Fare 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shore RD over Thorough Fare carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shore RD over Thorough Fare?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shore RD over Thorough Fare?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.