US Bridges

Oliver RD over S Br Meduxnekeag River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of JCT US1 · Structure no. 5577

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver RD over S Br Meduxnekeag River is a concrete slab carrying Oliver RD over S Br Meduxnekeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOliver RD
CrossesS Br Meduxnekeag River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT US1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.99674, -67.86612
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic80 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Oliver RD over S Br Meduxnekeag River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oliver RD over S Br Meduxnekeag River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oliver RD over S Br Meduxnekeag River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oliver RD over S Br Meduxnekeag River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver RD over S Br Meduxnekeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.