Medway RD over East Branch Penobscot Rv
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 0.2 MI JCT RTE 11 · Structure no. 2256
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 540 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,279
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Medway RD over East Branch Penobscot Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Medway RD over East Branch Penobscot Rv in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,391 by 2036. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Medway RD over East Branch Penobscot Rv built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Medway RD over East Branch Penobscot Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Medway RD over East Branch Penobscot Rv carry?
About 5,279 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Medway RD over East Branch Penobscot Rv?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Medway RD over East Branch Penobscot Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.