US Bridges

County RD over Otter Stream

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.5 MI E of JCT RTE 2 · Structure no. 2754

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,722
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Otter Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD over Otter Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,722 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2036. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesOtter Stream
Location1.5 MI E of JCT RTE 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.94572, -68.61125
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,722 (2016)
Projected traffic2,583 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County RD over Otter Stream built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Otter Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Otter Stream carry?

About 1,722 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Otter Stream?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Otter Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.