US Bridges

Masardis RD over Squa Pan Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 80 Ft S of Ashland Tl · Structure no. 5025

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,680
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masardis RD over Squa Pan Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Masardis RD over Squa Pan Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMasardis RD
CrossesSqua Pan Stream
Location80 Ft S of Ashland Tl
RouteState Highway 11
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.5614, -68.37588
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2016)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Masardis RD over Squa Pan Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Masardis RD over Squa Pan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Masardis RD over Squa Pan Stream carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Masardis RD over Squa Pan Stream?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Masardis RD over Squa Pan Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.