US Bridges

Gilman Falls Av over Pushaw Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 16 · Structure no. 2447

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,829
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilman Falls Av over Pushaw Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilman Falls Av over Pushaw Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 3,829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,361 by 2036. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGilman Falls Av
CrossesPushaw Stream
Location0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 16
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.95345, -68.70074
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,829 (2016)
Projected traffic5,361 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Gilman Falls Av over Pushaw Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilman Falls Av over Pushaw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gilman Falls Av over Pushaw Stream carry?

About 3,829 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gilman Falls Av over Pushaw Stream?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Gilman Falls Av over Pushaw Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.