US Bridges

Avenue RD over Meadow Book

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · .4 MI S Rt 94 · Structure no. 0836

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue RD over Meadow Book is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Avenue RD over Meadow Book in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAvenue RD
CrossesMeadow Book
Location.4 MI S Rt 94
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.02412, -69.19611
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2016)
Projected traffic1,131 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue RD over Meadow Book built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue RD over Meadow Book 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue RD over Meadow Book carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue RD over Meadow Book?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Avenue RD over Meadow Book?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.