US Bridges

Second ST over Millinocket Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 200 Ft E Aroostook Ave · Structure no. 0914

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second ST over Millinocket Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second ST over Millinocket Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 years old, older 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSecond ST
CrossesMillinocket Stream
Location200 Ft E Aroostook Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.6615, -68.70751
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2016)
Projected traffic574 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Second ST over Millinocket Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Second ST over Millinocket 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 Second ST over Millinocket Stream carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Second ST over Millinocket Stream?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Second ST over Millinocket Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.