US Bridges

Main ST over Schoodic Str/Dolby Flowa

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Penobscot County, Maine · 100 Ft W Dolby Rest Area · Structure no. 2747

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,126
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Schoodic Str/Dolby Flowa is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over Schoodic Str/Dolby Flowa 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,776 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesSchoodic Str/Dolby Flowa
Location100 Ft W Dolby Rest Area
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.66223, -68.62165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,126 (2016)
Projected traffic5,776 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Schoodic Str/Dolby Flowa built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Schoodic Str/Dolby Flowa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Schoodic Str/Dolby Flowa carry?

About 4,126 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Schoodic Str/Dolby Flowa?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Schoodic Str/Dolby Flowa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.