US Bridges

County RD over Otter Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.0 MI E of JCT RTE 2 · Structure no. 2282

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,722
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Otter Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD over Otter Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 1,722 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesOtter Stream
Location1.0 MI E of JCT RTE 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.94447, -68.62038
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,722 (2016)
Projected traffic2,583 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County RD over Otter Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County RD over Otter Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does County RD over Otter Stream carry?

About 1,722 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Otter Stream?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Otter Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.