US Bridges

Main RD over R Overflow & Sunkhaze ST

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 3.3 MI N of JCT RTE 178 · Structure no. 3535

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,649
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main RD over R Overflow & Sunkhaze ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main RD over R Overflow & Sunkhaze ST in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,649 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,509 by 2036. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMain RD
CrossesR Overflow & Sunkhaze ST
Location3.3 MI N of JCT RTE 178
RouteState Highway 2
StateMaine
Coordinates44.98697, -68.63641
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,649 (2016)
Projected traffic6,509 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Main RD over R Overflow & Sunkhaze ST built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main RD over R Overflow & Sunkhaze ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Main RD over R Overflow & Sunkhaze ST carry?

About 4,649 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main RD over R Overflow & Sunkhaze ST?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main RD over R Overflow & Sunkhaze ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.