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Pattagumpus RD over Pattagumpus Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 5.2 MI SE Route 11&157 · Structure no. 0818

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pattagumpus RD over Pattagumpus Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pattagumpus RD over Pattagumpus Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 441 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPattagumpus RD
CrossesPattagumpus Stream
Location5.2 MI SE Route 11&157
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.57911, -68.4646
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2016)
Projected traffic706 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pattagumpus RD over Pattagumpus Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pattagumpus RD over Pattagumpus Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pattagumpus RD over Pattagumpus Stream carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pattagumpus RD over Pattagumpus Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pattagumpus RD over Pattagumpus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.