Ludlow RD over Moose Brook
PoorAroostook County, Maine · 0.5 MI W of Houlton Tl · Structure no. 5249
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ludlow RD over Moose Brook is a concrete slab carrying Ludlow RD over Moose Brook 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ludlow RD over Moose Brook built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ludlow RD over Moose Brook 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ludlow RD over Moose Brook carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ludlow RD over Moose Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ludlow RD over Moose Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.