US Bridges

Broadway over Kenduskeag Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 400 W of JCT RTE 221 · Structure no. 2771

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,925
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Kenduskeag Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8,925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2036. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesKenduskeag Stream
Location400 W of JCT RTE 221
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.86165, -68.83131
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,925 (2016)
Projected traffic12,495 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.7 mi (146 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 Broadway over Kenduskeag Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Kenduskeag 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway over Kenduskeag Stream carry?

About 8,925 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Kenduskeag Stream?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Kenduskeag Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.