US Bridges

Stetson RD over French Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.2 MI S of RTE 11 & 43 · Structure no. 3373

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
779
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stetson RD over French Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Stetson RD over French Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesStetson RD
CrossesFrench Stream
Location1.2 MI S of RTE 11 & 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.95285, -69.13773
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2016)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Stetson RD over French Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stetson RD over French 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stetson RD over French Stream carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stetson RD over French Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stetson RD over French Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.