Garfield RD over Big Machias River
GoodAroostook County, Maine · .2 MI S of Amer Realty RD · Structure no. 5159
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garfield RD over Big Machias River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield RD over Big Machias River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garfield RD over Big Machias River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garfield RD over Big Machias 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Garfield RD over Big Machias River carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Garfield RD over Big Machias River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield RD over Big Machias River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.