Ridge RD over Martin Stream
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 0.9 MI S of US RTE 2 · Structure no. 3605
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,532
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge RD over Martin Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge RD over Martin Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,298 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ridge RD over Martin Stream built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge RD over Martin Stream 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge RD over Martin Stream carry?
About 1,532 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ridge RD over Martin Stream?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge RD over Martin Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.