US Bridges

North ST over E.Branch Sebasticook R.

FairPosted for load

Penobscot County, Maine · 100 Ft E of JCT Water ST · Structure no. 2885

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,335
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North ST over E.Branch Sebasticook R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North ST over E.Branch Sebasticook R. in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNorth ST
CrossesE.Branch Sebasticook R.
Location100 Ft E of JCT Water ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83966, -69.27604
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2016)
Projected traffic2,003 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 North ST over E.Branch Sebasticook R. built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is North ST over E.Branch Sebasticook R. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does North ST over E.Branch Sebasticook R. carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North ST over E.Branch Sebasticook R.?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North ST over E.Branch Sebasticook R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.