US Bridges

Hudson RD over Pushaw Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.1 MI S of Sly JCT 43 · Structure no. 2897

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,224
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson RD over Pushaw Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Hudson RD over Pushaw Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,114 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson RD
CrossesPushaw Stream
Location0.1 MI S of Sly JCT 43
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.99864, -68.88408
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,224 (2016)
Projected traffic3,114 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Hudson RD over Pushaw Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson RD over Pushaw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hudson RD over Pushaw Stream carry?

About 2,224 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hudson RD over Pushaw Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson RD over Pushaw Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.