BIA Route 443 over Mattamiscontis Stream
GoodPenobscot County, Maine · 24.7 KM Nwland Me How · Structure no. 0000S50018B0033
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA Route 443 over Mattamiscontis Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA Route 443 over Mattamiscontis Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 Mattamiscontis Stream built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA Route 443 over Mattamiscontis Stream 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 Mattamiscontis Stream carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is BIA Route 443 over Mattamiscontis Stream?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns BIA Route 443 over Mattamiscontis Stream?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.