Grist Mill RD over Souadabscook Strm
PoorPosted for loadPenobscot County, Maine · 0.1 Mi. N. Damascus Rd. · Structure no. 0844
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grist Mill RD over Souadabscook Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grist Mill RD over Souadabscook Strm in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grist Mill RD over Souadabscook Strm built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grist Mill RD over Souadabscook Strm 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 Grist Mill RD over Souadabscook Strm carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grist Mill RD over Souadabscook Strm?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Grist Mill RD over Souadabscook Strm?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.