Franklin ST over Kenduskeag Stream
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 300 E Route 2 · Structure no. 2294
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,257
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin ST over Kenduskeag Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin ST over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 94 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 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 4,257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,960 by 2036. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Franklin ST over Kenduskeag Stream built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Franklin ST over Kenduskeag 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Franklin ST over Kenduskeag Stream carry?
About 4,257 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Franklin ST over Kenduskeag Stream?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin ST over Kenduskeag Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.