US Bridges

ST Croix Vanceboro over Saint Croix River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · At Us-Canada Border · Structure no. 2401

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Croix Vanceboro over Saint Croix River is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST Croix Vanceboro over Saint Croix River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2036. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesST Croix Vanceboro
CrossesSaint Croix River
LocationAt Us-Canada Border
RouteState Highway 6
StateMaine
Coordinates45.56885, -67.42848
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2016)
Projected traffic322 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 ST Croix Vanceboro over Saint Croix River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Croix Vanceboro over Saint Croix 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does ST Croix Vanceboro over Saint Croix River carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Croix Vanceboro over Saint Croix River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST Croix Vanceboro over Saint Croix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.