US Bridges

State ST over Kenduskeag Stream

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · Center of City · Structure no. 3079

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,231
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST over Kenduskeag Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State ST over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,523 by 2036. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState ST
CrossesKenduskeag Stream
LocationCenter of City
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80191, -68.77026
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,231 (2016)
Projected traffic11,523 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State ST over Kenduskeag Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State ST over Kenduskeag Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does State ST over Kenduskeag Stream carry?

About 8,231 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State ST over Kenduskeag Stream?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns State ST over Kenduskeag Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.