BIA Route 421 over E Br Passadumkeag River
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 7.89 KM SE Lee Me · Structure no. 0000S50018B0061
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 421 over E Br Passadumkeag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA Route 421 over E Br Passadumkeag River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BIA Route 421 over E Br Passadumkeag River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA Route 421 over E Br Passadumkeag River 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 421 over E Br Passadumkeag River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is BIA Route 421 over E Br Passadumkeag River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns BIA Route 421 over E Br Passadumkeag River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.