Barrows Falls RD over Piscataquis River
FairPosted for loadPiscataquis County, Maine · 1 MI N Townline · Structure no. 3413
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barrows Falls RD over Piscataquis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrows Falls RD over Piscataquis River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2036. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barrows Falls RD over Piscataquis River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barrows Falls RD over Piscataquis River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Barrows Falls RD over Piscataquis River carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barrows Falls RD over Piscataquis River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Barrows Falls RD over Piscataquis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.