US Bridges

Main ST over E Br Sebasticook River

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.7 MI E of JCT RTE 11 · Structure no. 2501

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,449
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over E Br Sebasticook River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over E Br Sebasticook River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,029 by 2036. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesE Br Sebasticook River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT RTE 11
RouteState Highway 2
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83525, -69.27202
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,449 (2016)
Projected traffic9,029 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Main ST over E Br Sebasticook River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over E Br Sebasticook River 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 Main ST over E Br Sebasticook River carry?

About 6,449 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over E Br Sebasticook River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over E Br Sebasticook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.