FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FRAMINGHAM RD

Carrying FRAMINGHAM RD over MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER

2.7 MI. E. RT. 1, Aroostook, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FRAMINGHAM RD

The FRAMINGHAM RD bridge in Aroostook, Maine carries FRAMINGHAM RD over MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 41.9 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FRAMINGHAM RD compares

▲ 7.4
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Maine bridges
47
Bridges in Aroostook · 5 in Poor condition
FRAMINGHAM RD 47.6 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
47.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
41.9 m (137 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
210 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1110

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRAMINGHAM RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FRAMINGHAM RD against other structures in Aroostook and across Maine. Maine bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FRAMINGHAM RD?

FRAMINGHAM RD in Aroostook, Maine has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FRAMINGHAM RD inspected?

FRAMINGHAM RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 210 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRAMINGHAM RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FRAMINGHAM RD?

FRAMINGHAM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FRAMINGHAM RD?

FRAMINGHAM RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FRAMINGHAM RD and does age affect safety?

FRAMINGHAM RD was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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