US Bridges

S Levant RD over Black Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of Horseback RD · Structure no. 3064

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Levant RD over Black Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying S Levant RD over Black Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 88 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Levant RD
CrossesBlack Stream
Location0.1 MI E of Horseback RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.85902, -69.00961
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Levant RD over Black Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is S Levant RD over Black 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S Levant RD over Black Stream carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Levant RD over Black Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Levant RD over Black Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.