US Bridges

Beaulieu RD over Halfway Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1 MI E JCT of RTE KUS1 · Structure no. 5479

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaulieu RD over Halfway Brook is a concrete slab carrying Beaulieu RD over Halfway Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaulieu RD
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location1 MI E JCT of RTE KUS1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.9804, -68.01314
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2016)
Projected traffic608 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beaulieu RD over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaulieu RD over Halfway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Beaulieu RD over Halfway Brook carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaulieu RD over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beaulieu RD over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.