US Bridges

S Tasker RD over Dead Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .3 MI N Station RD · Structure no. 0848

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Tasker RD over Dead Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying S Tasker RD over Dead Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesS Tasker RD
CrossesDead Stream
Location.3 MI N Station RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.07878, -68.87782
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2016)
Projected traffic27 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Tasker RD over Dead Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Tasker RD over Dead Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S Tasker RD over Dead Stream carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Tasker RD over Dead Stream?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns S Tasker RD over Dead Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.