US Bridges

County Woods RD over E Br Sebasticook River

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.2 MI E of JCT RTE 7&11 · Structure no. 3506

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Woods RD over E Br Sebasticook River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Woods RD over E Br Sebasticook River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Woods RD
CrossesE Br Sebasticook River
Location1.2 MI E of JCT RTE 7&11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.88569, -69.25094
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2016)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Woods RD over E Br Sebasticook River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Woods RD over E Br Sebasticook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Woods RD over E Br Sebasticook River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Woods RD over E Br Sebasticook River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Woods RD over E Br Sebasticook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.