US Bridges

Farmingham RD over Craig Bear Brook

Good

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.58 MI E JCT US 1 · Structure no. 6549

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmingham RD over Craig Bear Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Farmingham RD over Craig Bear Brook in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFarmingham RD
CrossesCraig Bear Brook
Location1.58 MI E JCT US 1
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.23066, -67.80829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
Trucks20%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmingham RD over Craig Bear Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmingham RD over Craig Bear Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Farmingham RD over Craig Bear Brook carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Farmingham RD over Craig Bear Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Farmingham RD over Craig Bear Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.