US Bridges

Durham Bridg RD over Stetson Stream

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.4 MI N of Stetson Road · Structure no. 3170

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
567
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham Bridg RD over Stetson Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Durham Bridg RD over Stetson Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDurham Bridg RD
CrossesStetson Stream
Location1.4 MI N of Stetson Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.85725, -69.20568
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2016)
Projected traffic907 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Durham Bridg RD over Stetson Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durham Bridg RD over Stetson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Durham Bridg RD over Stetson Stream carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Durham Bridg RD over Stetson Stream?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Durham Bridg RD over Stetson Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.