BIA Route 440 over Sam Ayers Stream
PoorPosted for loadPenobscot County, Maine · 10.41KM NW of Access Road · Structure no. 0000S50018B0021
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA Route 440 over Sam Ayers Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA Route 440 over Sam Ayers Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 0 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BIA Route 440 over Sam Ayers Stream built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA Route 440 over Sam Ayers Stream 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does BIA Route 440 over Sam Ayers Stream carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is BIA Route 440 over Sam Ayers Stream?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns BIA Route 440 over Sam Ayers Stream?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.