BIA Route 1530 over Johnny Ayres Brook
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 7.53KM NE of Access Road · Structure no. 0000S50018B0013
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA Route 1530 over Johnny Ayres Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA Route 1530 over Johnny Ayres Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 BIA Route 1530 over Johnny Ayres Brook built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA Route 1530 over Johnny Ayres Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does BIA Route 1530 over Johnny Ayres Brook carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is BIA Route 1530 over Johnny Ayres Brook?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns BIA Route 1530 over Johnny Ayres Brook?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.