US Bridges

Line RD over Outlet to Mower Pd

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.5 MI W RTE 7 · Structure no. 2849

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Line RD over Outlet to Mower Pd is a steel culvert carrying Line RD over Outlet to Mower Pd in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLine RD
CrossesOutlet to Mower Pd
Location1.5 MI W RTE 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.99078, -69.30448
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2016)
Projected traffic728 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Line RD over Outlet to Mower Pd built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Line RD over Outlet to Mower Pd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Line RD over Outlet to Mower Pd carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Line RD over Outlet to Mower Pd?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Line RD over Outlet to Mower Pd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.