US Bridges

Framingham RD over Mcgary Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.2 MI N of JCT Shaw RD · Structure no. 5771

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Framingham RD over Mcgary Brook is a steel culvert carrying Framingham RD over Mcgary Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFramingham RD
CrossesMcgary Brook
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Shaw RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.25937, -67.8087
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic192 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 Framingham RD over Mcgary Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Framingham RD over Mcgary 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Framingham RD over Mcgary Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Framingham RD over Mcgary Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Framingham RD over Mcgary Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.