US Bridges

N Howland RD over Seboeis Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.7 MI W of JCT RTE 116 · Structure no. 2753

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Howland RD over Seboeis Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Howland RD over Seboeis Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesN Howland RD
CrossesSeboeis Stream
Location0.7 MI W of JCT RTE 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.27056, -68.69014
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2016)
Projected traffic821 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Howland RD over Seboeis Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Howland RD over Seboeis 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N Howland RD over Seboeis Stream carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Howland RD over Seboeis Stream?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N Howland RD over Seboeis Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.