Covered Bridge RD over Kenduskeag Stream
FairPosted for loadPenobscot County, Maine · 0.3 MI S of JCT Grand RD · Structure no. 1003
- Built
- 1876
- 149 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Kenduskeag Stream is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Covered Bridge RD over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 149 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Covered Bridge RD over Kenduskeag Stream built?
It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Kenduskeag 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Kenduskeag Stream carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Kenduskeag Stream?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Kenduskeag Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.