Independent ST over Kenduskeag Stream
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 250 E of JCT Harlow ST · Structure no. 2913
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,561
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independent ST over Kenduskeag Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independent ST over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 96 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,185 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independent ST over Kenduskeag Stream built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Independent ST over Kenduskeag Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Independent ST over Kenduskeag Stream carry?
About 11,561 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Independent ST over Kenduskeag Stream?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Independent ST over Kenduskeag Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.