Lake Road over Black Stream (overflow)
PoorClosed to trafficPenobscot County, Maine · 1.4 MI W Rt 222 · Structure no. 3359
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 677
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Road over Black Stream (overflow) is a steel culvert carrying Lake Road over Black Stream (overflow) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Road over Black Stream (overflow) built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Road over Black Stream (overflow) 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Road over Black Stream (overflow) carry?
About 677 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lake Road over Black Stream (overflow)?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Lake Road over Black Stream (overflow)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.