Forest City RD over ST Croix River
PoorWashington County, Maine · Maine - New Brunswick · Structure no. 2397
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest City RD over ST Croix River is a concrete tee beam carrying Forest City RD over ST Croix River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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.
It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest City RD over ST Croix River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest City RD over ST Croix River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Forest City RD over ST Croix River carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Forest City RD over ST Croix River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Forest City RD over ST Croix River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.