BIA Route 443 over Mountain Brook
GoodPosted for loadPenobscot County, Maine · 21.1 KM S Millnocket Me · Structure no. 0000S50018B0032
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA Route 443 over Mountain Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA Route 443 over Mountain Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BIA Route 443 over Mountain Brook built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA Route 443 over Mountain Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does BIA Route 443 over Mountain Brook carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is BIA Route 443 over Mountain Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns BIA Route 443 over Mountain Brook?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.