US Bridges

Van Buren RD over Limestone Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.2 MI Nly of JCT RTE 89 · Structure no. 5941

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren RD over Limestone Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren RD over Limestone Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren RD
CrossesLimestone Stream
Location0.2 MI Nly of JCT RTE 89
RouteState Highway 1
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.9163, -67.82651
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2016)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buren RD over Limestone Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren RD over Limestone Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Van Buren RD over Limestone Stream carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren RD over Limestone Stream?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren RD over Limestone Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.