US Bridges

B RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.4 MI W of JCT US 1 · Structure no. 6188

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,123
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

B RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str is a concrete culvert carrying B RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesB RD
CrossesCaptain Ambrose Bear Str
Location1.4 MI W of JCT US 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.15693, -67.86485
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2016)
Projected traffic1,685 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 B RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is B RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does B RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is B RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns B RD over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.