US Bridges

Drews Lake RD over S. Br. Medux. R.

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of Station RD · Structure no. 5247

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drews Lake RD over S. Br. Medux. R. is a concrete slab carrying Drews Lake RD over S. Br. Medux. R. in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDrews Lake RD
CrossesS. Br. Medux. R.
Location0.1 MI E of Station RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.10129, -67.96093
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2016)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Drews Lake RD over S. Br. Medux. R. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drews Lake RD over S. Br. Medux. R. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Drews Lake RD over S. Br. Medux. R. carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drews Lake RD over S. Br. Medux. R.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Drews Lake RD over S. Br. Medux. R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.