Paper Mill RD over Souadabscook Str
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 2.5 MI N Rt 202 · Structure no. 0864
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 343
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paper Mill RD over Souadabscook Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paper Mill RD over Souadabscook Str in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Paper Mill RD over Souadabscook Str built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paper Mill RD over Souadabscook Str 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Paper Mill RD over Souadabscook Str carry?
About 343 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paper Mill RD over Souadabscook Str?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Paper Mill RD over Souadabscook Str?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.