Swift Brook Road over East Branch of Penobscot
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 1.8 Miles South of Seboei · Structure no. 1709006P0000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 229 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Swift Brook Road over East Branch of Penobscot is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Swift Brook Road over East Branch of Penobscot 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 3 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swift Brook Road over East Branch of Penobscot built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swift Brook Road over East Branch of Penobscot 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 East Branch of Penobscot carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Swift Brook Road over East Branch of Penobscot?
The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Swift Brook Road over East Branch of Penobscot?
It is owned by the National Park Service.