US Bridges

Main RD over Beach Bridge Brook

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.2 Mi.N. Townline · Structure no. 3587

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,255
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main RD over Beach Bridge Brook is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main RD over Beach Bridge Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,157 by 2036. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMain RD
CrossesBeach Bridge Brook
Location2.2 Mi.N. Townline
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.05267, -68.65646
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2016)
Projected traffic3,157 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 Beach Bridge Brook built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main RD over Beach Bridge Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Main RD over Beach Bridge Brook carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main RD over Beach Bridge Brook?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Main RD over Beach Bridge Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.