US Bridges

Pullen RD over Kenduskeag Stream

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · .4 MI S Rt 94 · Structure no. 0837

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pullen RD over Kenduskeag Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pullen RD over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPullen RD
CrossesKenduskeag Stream
Location.4 MI S Rt 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.02115, -69.22044
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2016)
Projected traffic246 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Pullen RD over Kenduskeag Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pullen 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pullen RD over Kenduskeag Stream carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pullen RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pullen RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.