US Bridges

Dover RD over Main Str(sebasticook R)

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · .4 MI SW County and Tl · Structure no. 2489

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,896
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover RD over Main Str(sebasticook R) is a wood or timber slab carrying Dover RD over Main Str(sebasticook R) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,054 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesDover RD
CrossesMain Str(sebasticook R)
Location.4 MI SW County and Tl
RouteState Highway 7
StateMaine
Coordinates45.08957, -69.21991
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,896 (2016)
Projected traffic4,054 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dover RD over Main Str(sebasticook R) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover RD over Main Str(sebasticook R) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dover RD over Main Str(sebasticook R) carry?

About 2,896 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dover RD over Main Str(sebasticook R)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dover RD over Main Str(sebasticook R)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.