Beaulieu RD over Black Brook
FairAroostook County, Maine · 3.1 MI E of US1 · Structure no. 5607
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaulieu RD over Black Brook is a concrete slab carrying Beaulieu RD over Black Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaulieu RD over Black Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beaulieu RD over Black 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Beaulieu RD over Black Brook carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beaulieu RD over Black Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Beaulieu RD over Black Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.