US Bridges

Penobscot Av over Run-Around Stream

FairPosted for load

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.3 MI North Rt 16 · Structure no. 2730

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penobscot Av over Run-Around Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penobscot Av over Run-Around Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPenobscot Av
CrossesRun-Around Stream
Location1.3 MI North Rt 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.2556, -68.64901
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penobscot Av over Run-Around Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penobscot Av over Run-Around 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 Penobscot Av over Run-Around Stream carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Penobscot Av over Run-Around Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Penobscot Av over Run-Around Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.