US Bridges

Bennoch RD over Pushaw Stream

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · .5 MI N of JCT RTE 43 · Structure no. 2405

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,732
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennoch RD over Pushaw Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennoch RD over Pushaw Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,598 by 2036. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBennoch RD
CrossesPushaw Stream
Location.5 MI N of JCT RTE 43
RouteState Highway 16
StateMaine
Coordinates44.95976, -68.69682
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,732 (2016)
Projected traffic2,598 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bennoch RD over Pushaw Stream built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennoch RD over Pushaw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bennoch RD over Pushaw Stream carry?

About 1,732 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bennoch RD over Pushaw Stream?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bennoch RD over Pushaw Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.