US Bridges

Millet RD over Kenduskeag Stream

PoorPosted for load

Penobscot County, Maine · .7 MI S RTE 94 · Structure no. 0827

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millet RD over Kenduskeag Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millet RD over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMillet RD
CrossesKenduskeag Stream
Location.7 MI S RTE 94
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.02528, -69.12829
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2016)
Projected traffic86 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Millet RD over Kenduskeag Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millet RD over Kenduskeag 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Millet RD over Kenduskeag Stream carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Millet RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Millet RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.