Castonguay RD over Violette Brook
PoorAroostook County, Maine · 1.1 MI NW JCT US 1 · Structure no. 5309
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Castonguay RD over Violette Brook is a steel culvert carrying Castonguay RD over Violette Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Castonguay RD over Violette Brook built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Castonguay RD over Violette 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Castonguay RD over Violette Brook carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Castonguay RD over Violette Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).
Who owns Castonguay RD over Violette Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.