Swift Brook Road over Swift Brook
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 1.0 Mile West of Grindsto · Structure no. 1709001P0000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Swift Brook Road over Swift Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swift Brook Road over Swift Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Swift Brook Road over Swift Brook built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swift Brook Road over Swift Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Swift Brook Road over Swift Brook carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Swift Brook Road over Swift Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Swift Brook Road over Swift Brook?
It is owned by the National Park Service.