US Bridges

North RD over Skinner Brook

FairPosted for load

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.4*MI*E*JCT*7 · Structure no. 3357

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
344
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North RD over Skinner Brook is a concrete culvert carrying North RD over Skinner Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth RD
CrossesSkinner Brook
Location1.4*MI*E*JCT*7
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.72972, -69.14372
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2016)
Projected traffic550 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 North RD over Skinner Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is North RD over Skinner Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North RD over Skinner Brook carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North RD over Skinner Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns North RD over Skinner Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.