US Bridges

Park ST over Mattagodus Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .4 MI S Tucker Ridge RD · Structure no. 2416

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park ST over Mattagodus Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Park ST over Mattagodus Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPark ST
CrossesMattagodus Stream
Location.4 MI S Tucker Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.49157, -68.11961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2016)
Projected traffic362 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Park ST over Mattagodus Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park ST over Mattagodus 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Park ST over Mattagodus Stream carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park ST over Mattagodus Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Park ST over Mattagodus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.