TOWN LINE RD
Carrying TOWN LINE RD over W BR MATTAWAMKEAG RV
.8 MI W MERRILL TL, Aroostook, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TOWN LINE RD
The TOWN LINE RD bridge in Aroostook, Maine carries TOWN LINE RD over W BR MATTAWAMKEAG RV. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 39.9 meters (131 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TOWN LINE RD compares
Live comparison across Maine.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 39.9 m (131 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.7 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 90 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 6239
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWN LINE 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 TOWN LINE 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 TOWN LINE RD?
TOWN LINE RD in Aroostook, Maine has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TOWN LINE RD inspected?
TOWN LINE 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 90 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWN LINE 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 TOWN LINE RD?
TOWN LINE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TOWN LINE RD?
TOWN LINE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is TOWN LINE RD and does age affect safety?
TOWN LINE RD was built in 1972, making it 54 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.
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