US Bridges

Center ST over E Channel-Penobscot Rv

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.2 MI E of JCT RTE 2A · Structure no. 2630

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,523
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over E Channel-Penobscot Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST over E Channel-Penobscot Rv in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 13,523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,932 by 2036. The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter ST
CrossesE Channel-Penobscot Rv
Location0.2 MI E of JCT RTE 2A
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.93841, -68.64269
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length408 ft (124.5 m)
Longest span220 ft (67 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,523 (2016)
Projected traffic18,932 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center ST over E Channel-Penobscot Rv built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST over E Channel-Penobscot Rv 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 Center ST over E Channel-Penobscot Rv carry?

About 13,523 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over E Channel-Penobscot Rv?

The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over E Channel-Penobscot Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.