Main RD over High Water Chan Pen Riv
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 4.7 MI N of JCT RTE 178 · Structure no. 3534
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,923
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main RD over High Water Chan Pen Riv is a concrete slab carrying Main RD over High Water Chan Pen Riv in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,923 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,492 by 2036. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main RD over High Water Chan Pen Riv built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Main RD over High Water Chan Pen Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Main RD over High Water Chan Pen Riv carry?
About 3,923 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main RD over High Water Chan Pen Riv?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Main RD over High Water Chan Pen Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.