US Bridges

County RD over Otter Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.3 MI E of JCT RTE 2 · Structure no. 2842

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Otter Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD over Otter Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,751 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesOtter Stream
Location2.3 MI E of JCT RTE 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.94221, -68.59749
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2016)
Projected traffic1,751 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 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Otter 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County RD over Otter Stream carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Otter Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Otter Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.