US Bridges

Main ST over Webster Brook

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · N JCT 223 · Structure no. 6013

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,134
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Webster Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Main ST over Webster Brook 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 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,701 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesWebster Brook
LocationN JCT 223
RouteState Highway 1
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.87822, -67.82232
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2016)
Projected traffic1,701 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Main ST over Webster Brook built?

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

What condition is Main ST over Webster 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Webster Brook carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Webster Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Main ST over Webster Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.