US Bridges

Phillips RD over Black Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .2 MI W Glenburn Tl · Structure no. 3360

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips RD over Black Stream is a concrete frame carrying Phillips RD over Black Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips RD
CrossesBlack Stream
Location.2 MI W Glenburn Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.87425, -68.92
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2016)
Projected traffic902 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Phillips RD over Black Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillips RD over Black 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Phillips RD over Black Stream carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phillips RD over Black Stream?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips RD over Black Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.