Crane RD over W Br Kenduskeag
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · .1 MI S RTE 11&43 · Structure no. 0833
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crane RD over W Br Kenduskeag is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crane RD over W Br Kenduskeag in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crane RD over W Br Kenduskeag built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crane RD over W Br Kenduskeag 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Crane RD over W Br Kenduskeag carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Crane RD over W Br Kenduskeag?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Crane RD over W Br Kenduskeag?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.