Robinson RD over Prestile Stream
PoorAroostook County, Maine · Robinsons Settlement · Structure no. 3952
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Robinson RD over Prestile Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robinson RD over Prestile Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Robinson RD over Prestile Stream built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Robinson RD over Prestile Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Robinson RD over Prestile Stream carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Robinson RD over Prestile Stream?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Robinson RD over Prestile Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.