US Bridges

Champlain ST over Violet Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.8 MI SW of JCT US1 · Structure no. 5306

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champlain ST over Violet Stream is a concrete slab carrying Champlain ST over Violet Stream 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChamplain ST
CrossesViolet Stream
Location0.8 MI SW of JCT US1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates47.1625, -67.9561
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Champlain ST over Violet Stream built?

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

What condition is Champlain ST over Violet Stream 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 Champlain ST over Violet Stream carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Champlain ST over Violet Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Champlain ST over Violet Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.