US Bridges

Cram ST over Great Works Stream

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.8 MI E of JCT RTE 178 · Structure no. 3365

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,064
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cram ST over Great Works Stream is a steel culvert carrying Cram ST over Great Works Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCram ST
CrossesGreat Works Stream
Location0.8 MI E of JCT RTE 178
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.91701, -68.61374
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2016)
Projected traffic1,596 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cram ST over Great Works Stream built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cram ST over Great Works 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cram ST over Great Works Stream carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cram ST over Great Works Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns Cram ST over Great Works Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.