US Bridges

North RD over Crystal Stream

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.3 MI N of Patten · Structure no. 2210

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North RD over Crystal Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North RD over Crystal 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 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesNorth RD
CrossesCrystal Stream
Location1.3 MI N of Patten
RouteState Highway 11
StateMaine
Coordinates46.05355, -68.44212
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2016)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 North RD over Crystal Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is North RD over Crystal Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North RD over Crystal Stream carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North RD over Crystal Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North RD over Crystal Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.