US Bridges

Stetson RD over Kenduskeag Stream

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 150 Ft W of JCT RTE 15 · Structure no. 2975

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,765
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stetson RD over Kenduskeag Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stetson RD over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,871 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesStetson RD
CrossesKenduskeag Stream
Location150 Ft W of JCT RTE 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.9194, -68.93179
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,765 (2016)
Projected traffic3,871 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Stetson RD over Kenduskeag Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stetson RD over Kenduskeag Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Stetson RD over Kenduskeag Stream carry?

About 2,765 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stetson RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stetson RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.