East Branch Road over Big Spring Brook
PoorClosed to trafficPenobscot County, Maine · 4.1 Miles South of Grand · Structure no. 1709033P0000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
East Branch Road over Big Spring Brook is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Branch Road over Big Spring 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 1 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 8 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Branch Road over Big Spring Brook built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Branch Road over Big Spring 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 East Branch Road over Big Spring Brook carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is East Branch Road over Big Spring Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 8 ft wide.
Who owns East Branch Road over Big Spring Brook?
It is owned by the National Park Service.