Presque Isle RD over Water ST
FairAroostook County, Maine · 0.5 MI N of JCT RTE 161 · Structure no. 6203
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,807
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Presque Isle RD over Water ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Presque Isle RD over Water ST in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,807 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,530 by 2036. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Presque Isle RD over Water ST built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Presque Isle RD over Water ST 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Presque Isle RD over Water ST carry?
About 6,807 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Presque Isle RD over Water ST?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Presque Isle RD over Water ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.