US Bridges

Center ST over W Channel Penobscot Riv

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 100 Ft E of JCT RTE 2A · Structure no. 2928

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,546
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over W Channel Penobscot Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST over W Channel Penobscot Riv in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14,546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,364 by 2036. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter ST
CrossesW Channel Penobscot Riv
Location100 Ft E of JCT RTE 2A
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.93571, -68.64468
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,546 (2016)
Projected traffic20,364 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Center ST over W Channel Penobscot Riv built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST over W Channel Penobscot Riv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Center ST over W Channel Penobscot Riv carry?

About 14,546 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over W Channel Penobscot Riv?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over W Channel Penobscot Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.