US Bridges

Granite ST over Millinocket Stream

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · .4 Mi. W. Medway RD · Structure no. 0902

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,548
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granite ST over Millinocket Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Granite ST over Millinocket Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,322 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGranite ST
CrossesMillinocket Stream
Location.4 Mi. W. Medway RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.65181, -68.70579
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2016)
Projected traffic2,322 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Granite ST over Millinocket Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granite ST over Millinocket Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Granite ST over Millinocket Stream carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Granite ST over Millinocket Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Granite ST over Millinocket Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.