US Bridges

Estabrook RD over Davis Stream

Poor

Aroostook County, Maine · 5.5 MI N JCT 1 · Structure no. 5067

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Estabrook RD over Davis Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Estabrook RD over Davis Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEstabrook RD
CrossesDavis Stream
Location5.5 MI N JCT 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.9531, -67.87864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic80 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Estabrook RD over Davis Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Estabrook RD over Davis 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Estabrook RD over Davis Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Estabrook RD over Davis Stream?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Estabrook RD over Davis Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.