US Bridges

Main ST over Little Madawaska River

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · Stockholm Settlement · Structure no. 5160

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Little Madawaska River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Little Madawaska River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2036. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesLittle Madawaska River
LocationStockholm Settlement
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates47.03953, -68.13996
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2016)
Projected traffic656 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Main ST over Little Madawaska River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Little Madawaska 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 Main ST over Little Madawaska River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Little Madawaska River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Little Madawaska River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.