US Bridges

North ST over Saint Croix River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · .2 MI No US #1 · Structure no. 3081

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North ST over Saint Croix River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North ST over Saint Croix River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2036. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesNorth ST
CrossesSaint Croix River
Location.2 MI No US #1
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.17006, -67.29686
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2016)
Projected traffic1,524 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North ST over Saint Croix River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is North ST 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North ST over Saint Croix River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North ST over Saint Croix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.