US Bridges

Hammond ST over Wheeler Stream

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 100 S of Coldbrook Road · Structure no. 2368

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,631
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond ST over Wheeler Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Hammond ST over Wheeler Stream 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesHammond ST
CrossesWheeler Stream
Location100 S of Coldbrook Road
RouteState Highway 2
StateMaine
Coordinates44.79596, -68.88649
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,631 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Hammond ST over Wheeler Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammond ST over Wheeler Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hammond ST over Wheeler Stream carry?

About 11,631 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hammond ST over Wheeler Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Hammond ST over Wheeler Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.