US Bridges

Main RD N over Souadabscook Str

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · .4 MI N 9&202 · Structure no. 2334

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,355
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main RD N over Souadabscook Str is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main RD N over Souadabscook Str in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,897 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMain RD N
CrossesSouadabscook Str
Location.4 MI N 9&202
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates44.74881, -68.83247
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,355 (2016)
Projected traffic8,897 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Main RD N over Souadabscook Str built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main RD N over Souadabscook Str 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main RD N over Souadabscook Str carry?

About 6,355 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main RD N over Souadabscook Str?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Main RD N over Souadabscook Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.