Swift Brook Road over Sandbank Stream
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 2.2 Miles South of Seboei · Structure no. 1709007P0000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Swift Brook Road over Sandbank Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swift Brook Road over Sandbank Stream 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sandbank Stream built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swift Brook Road over Sandbank 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Swift Brook Road over Sandbank Stream carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Swift Brook Road over Sandbank Stream?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Swift Brook Road over Sandbank Stream?
It is owned by the National Park Service.