US Bridges

Bog RD over Souadabscook Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.6 MI W of Newburg RD · Structure no. 2797

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
858
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bog RD over Souadabscook Stream is a concrete slab carrying Bog RD over Souadabscook Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBog RD
CrossesSouadabscook Stream
Location1.6 MI W of Newburg RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.76537, -68.92054
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2016)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bog RD over Souadabscook Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bog RD over Souadabscook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bog RD over Souadabscook Stream carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bog RD over Souadabscook Stream?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bog RD over Souadabscook Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.