US Bridges

Island Farm RD over Black Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.1 Mile West Levant Road · Structure no. 0884

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Farm RD over Black Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Farm RD over Black Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 32 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Farm RD
CrossesBlack Stream
Location0.1 Mile West Levant Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.87824, -68.93234
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2016)
Projected traffic34 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 Island Farm RD over Black Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Island Farm RD over Black 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Island Farm RD over Black Stream carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Island Farm RD over Black Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Island Farm RD over Black Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.