East Branch Road over Unnamed Stream
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 4.1 Miles South of Grand · Structure no. 1709030P0000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
East Branch Road over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Branch Road over Unnamed 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 East Branch Road over Unnamed Stream built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Branch Road over Unnamed 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 East Branch Road over Unnamed Stream carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is East Branch Road over Unnamed Stream?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns East Branch Road over Unnamed Stream?
It is owned by the National Park Service.