US Bridges

Town Line RD over W Br Mattawamkeag Rv

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · .8 MI W Merrill Tl · Structure no. 6239

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Line RD over W Br Mattawamkeag Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Line RD over W Br Mattawamkeag Rv in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2036. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Line RD
CrossesW Br Mattawamkeag Rv
Location.8 MI W Merrill Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.12433, -68.31944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2016)
Projected traffic144 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Town Line RD over W Br Mattawamkeag Rv built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Line RD over W Br Mattawamkeag Rv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Town Line RD over W Br Mattawamkeag Rv carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Town Line RD over W Br Mattawamkeag Rv?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Town Line RD over W Br Mattawamkeag Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.