Orin Falls Road over Katahdin Brook
PoorClosed to trafficPenobscot County, Maine · 2.6 M North Katahdin Loop · Structure no. 1709015P0000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Orin Falls Road over Katahdin Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orin Falls Road over Katahdin 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orin Falls Road over Katahdin Brook built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orin Falls Road over Katahdin 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 Orin Falls Road over Katahdin Brook carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Orin Falls Road over Katahdin Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Orin Falls Road over Katahdin Brook?
It is owned by the National Park Service.