US Bridges

Main RD over M C RR

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.5 MI NE of JCT RTE 69 · Structure no. 2976

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,454
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main RD over M C RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main RD over M C RR in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,836 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesMain RD
CrossesM C RR
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT RTE 69
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.79922, -69.04305
Functional classRural Major 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,454 (2016)
Projected traffic4,836 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main RD over M C RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main RD over M C RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Main RD over M C RR carry?

About 3,454 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main RD over M C RR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main RD over M C RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.