US Bridges

Brewer Lake RD over Sedgeunkedunk Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of Long Hill RD · Structure no. 3613

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,711
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewer Lake RD over Sedgeunkedunk Stream is a concrete slab carrying Brewer Lake RD over Sedgeunkedunk Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,711 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,567 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrewer Lake RD
CrossesSedgeunkedunk Stream
Location0.1 MI N of Long Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.72981, -68.75692
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,711 (2016)
Projected traffic2,567 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brewer Lake RD over Sedgeunkedunk Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewer Lake RD over Sedgeunkedunk Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brewer Lake RD over Sedgeunkedunk Stream carry?

About 1,711 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brewer Lake RD over Sedgeunkedunk Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brewer Lake RD over Sedgeunkedunk Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.