US Bridges

Williams RD over Dead Stream (w Branch)

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.5 MI E of JCT RTE 155 · Structure no. 0856

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD over Dead Stream (w Branch) is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Williams RD over Dead Stream (w Branch) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWilliams RD
CrossesDead Stream (w Branch)
Location0.5 MI E of JCT RTE 155
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.08889, -68.88921
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2016)
Projected traffic262 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Williams RD over Dead Stream (w Branch) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams RD over Dead Stream (w Branch) 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 Williams RD over Dead Stream (w Branch) carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Williams RD over Dead Stream (w Branch)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Williams RD over Dead Stream (w Branch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.