US Bridges

Dixie RD over Wytopitlock Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 2.3 MI W of JCT US 2A · Structure no. 5980

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie RD over Wytopitlock Stream is a concrete slab carrying Dixie RD over Wytopitlock Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie RD
CrossesWytopitlock Stream
Location2.3 MI W of JCT US 2A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.77509, -68.14839
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic176 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
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 Dixie RD over Wytopitlock Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie RD over Wytopitlock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dixie RD over Wytopitlock Stream carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dixie RD over Wytopitlock Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie RD over Wytopitlock Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.