US Bridges

Van Buren RD over Otter Brook

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 2.4 MI S Townline · Structure no. 5902

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,890
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren RD over Otter Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Van Buren RD over Otter Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,046 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren RD
CrossesOtter Brook
Location2.4 MI S Townline
RouteState Highway 1
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.92112, -68.0195
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2016)
Projected traffic4,046 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Van Buren RD over Otter Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren RD over Otter Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren RD over Otter Brook carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren RD over Otter Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Van Buren RD over Otter Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.