US Bridges

Main RD over Harvey Brook

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.7 MI NE of JCT RTE 69 · Structure no. 2356

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,510
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main RD over Harvey Brook is a concrete slab carrying Main RD over Harvey Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,914 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesMain RD
CrossesHarvey Brook
Location0.7 MI NE of JCT RTE 69
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80088, -69.03921
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2016)
Projected traffic4,914 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 over Harvey Brook built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main RD over Harvey Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Main RD over Harvey Brook carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main RD over Harvey Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main RD over Harvey Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.