US Bridges

Egypt RD over Clark Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 3.2 MI S of JCT RTE 10 · Structure no. 5290

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egypt RD over Clark Brook is a steel culvert carrying Egypt RD over Clark Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesEgypt RD
CrossesClark Brook
Location3.2 MI S of JCT RTE 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.5998, -67.93462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic128 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Egypt RD over Clark Brook built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egypt RD over Clark Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Egypt RD over Clark Brook carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Egypt RD over Clark Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Egypt RD over Clark Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.