US Bridges

W Broadway over Mattanawcook Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .1 MI.S.#155 · Structure no. 2523

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,531
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Broadway over Mattanawcook Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Broadway over Mattanawcook Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 93 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 11,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,143 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesW Broadway
CrossesMattanawcook Stream
Location.1 MI.S.#155
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.36262, -68.50609
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
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,531 (2016)
Projected traffic16,143 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Broadway over Mattanawcook Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is W Broadway over Mattanawcook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does W Broadway over Mattanawcook Stream carry?

About 11,531 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Broadway over Mattanawcook Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W Broadway over Mattanawcook Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.