Fort ST over River RR & Street
PoorAroostook County, Maine · .01 MI E of JCT RTE US1 · Structure no. 5572
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 906 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,790
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort ST over River RR & Street is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Fort ST over River RR & Street in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,906 by 2036. The structure is 906 ft (276.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fort ST over River RR & Street built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Fort ST over River RR & Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Fort ST over River RR & Street carry?
About 2,790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fort ST over River RR & Street?
The structure is 906 ft (276.1 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Fort ST over River RR & Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.