US Bridges

Goulds Ridge RD over Passadumkeag River

FairPosted for load

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.5 MI N Townline · Structure no. 3505

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goulds Ridge RD over Passadumkeag River is a steel truss - thru carrying Goulds Ridge RD over Passadumkeag River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGoulds Ridge RD
CrossesPassadumkeag River
Location2.5 MI N Townline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.182, -68.57825
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2016)
Projected traffic373 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Goulds Ridge RD over Passadumkeag River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goulds Ridge RD over Passadumkeag River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Goulds Ridge RD over Passadumkeag River carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goulds Ridge RD over Passadumkeag River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Goulds Ridge RD over Passadumkeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.