Sherman ST over Sly Brook
FairAroostook County, Maine · 0.7 MI S of JCT RTE 159 · Structure no. 6162
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 639
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherman ST over Sly Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Sherman ST over Sly Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherman ST over Sly Brook built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherman ST over Sly 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sherman ST over Sly Brook carry?
About 639 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sherman ST over Sly Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).
Who owns Sherman ST over Sly Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.