Military RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River
FairAroostook County, Maine · 3.0 MI NE of Glenwood · Structure no. 5623
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 381
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Military RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2036. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Military RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Military RD over W Br Mattawamkeag 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Military RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River carry?
About 381 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Military RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Military RD over W Br Mattawamkeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.