US Bridges

Fernald RD over Kenduskeag Str

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · .2 Mi. S.W. RTE 94 · Structure no. 0831

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fernald RD over Kenduskeag Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fernald RD over Kenduskeag Str 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesFernald RD
CrossesKenduskeag Str
Location.2 Mi. S.W. RTE 94
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.01657, -69.08934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic16 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fernald RD over Kenduskeag Str built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fernald RD over Kenduskeag Str 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fernald RD over Kenduskeag Str carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fernald RD over Kenduskeag Str?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fernald RD over Kenduskeag Str?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.