US Bridges

Access HWY over Otter Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.7 MI Ely of JCT US1 · Structure no. 5568

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access HWY over Otter Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Access HWY over Otter 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 6,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,694 by 2036. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess HWY
CrossesOtter Brook
Location0.7 MI Ely of JCT US1
RouteState Highway 89
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.87435, -67.98538
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,210 (2016)
Projected traffic8,694 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Access HWY over Otter Brook built?

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

What condition is Access HWY over Otter 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Access HWY over Otter Brook carry?

About 6,210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Access HWY over Otter Brook?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Access HWY over Otter Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.