US Bridges

Bridge ST over Fish River

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 250 Ft E of JCT Route 11 · Structure no. 5016

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Fish River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Fish River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2036. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesFish River
Location250 Ft E of JCT Route 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates47.24312, -68.58046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2016)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over Fish River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Fish River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Fish River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Fish River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Fish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.