Bridge RD over Penobscot River
GoodPenobscot County, Maine · .3 Mi.W. US#2 · Structure no. 2660
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 938 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,033
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge RD over Penobscot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge RD over Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,033 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,046 by 2036. The structure is 938 ft (285.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge RD over Penobscot River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge RD over Penobscot 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge RD over Penobscot River carry?
About 5,033 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bridge RD over Penobscot River?
The structure is 938 ft (285.8 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge RD over Penobscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.