US Bridges

Newport RD over E Branch Sebasticook R

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 200 Ft SW of JCT RTE 222 · Structure no. 2177

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,559
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport RD over E Branch Sebasticook R is a concrete slab carrying Newport RD over E Branch Sebasticook R in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,983 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport RD
CrossesE Branch Sebasticook R
Location200 Ft SW of JCT RTE 222
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.92121, -69.26026
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,559 (2016)
Projected traffic11,983 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.7 mi (146 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport RD over E Branch Sebasticook R built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport RD over E Branch Sebasticook R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Newport RD over E Branch Sebasticook R carry?

About 8,559 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newport RD over E Branch Sebasticook R?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Newport RD over E Branch Sebasticook R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.