US Bridges

Jordan Mills RD over Mattaseunk Stream

PoorClosed to traffic

Penobscot County, Maine · .2 MI N RTE 157 · Structure no. 2520

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Mills RD over Mattaseunk Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan Mills RD over Mattaseunk Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesJordan Mills RD
CrossesMattaseunk Stream
Location.2 MI N RTE 157
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.55469, -68.38211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2016)
Projected traffic66 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Jordan Mills RD over Mattaseunk Stream built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Mills RD over Mattaseunk Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Mills RD over Mattaseunk Stream carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Mills RD over Mattaseunk Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Mills RD over Mattaseunk Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.