Arglye RD over Birch Stream
GoodPenobscot County, Maine · 0.9 MI E of JCT RTE 16 · Structure no. 3424
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,084
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arglye RD over Birch Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arglye RD over Birch Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,084 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,626 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arglye RD over Birch Stream built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arglye RD over Birch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Arglye RD over Birch Stream carry?
About 1,084 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Arglye RD over Birch Stream?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Arglye RD over Birch Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.