US Bridges

Lord Brook RD over Passadumkeag Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .2 MI S RTE 188 · Structure no. 3072

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lord Brook RD over Passadumkeag Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lord Brook RD over Passadumkeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLord Brook RD
CrossesPassadumkeag Stream
Location.2 MI S RTE 188
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.16811, -68.31758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2016)
Projected traffic168 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lord Brook RD over Passadumkeag Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lord Brook RD over Passadumkeag 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lord Brook RD over Passadumkeag Stream carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lord Brook RD over Passadumkeag Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lord Brook RD over Passadumkeag Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.