US Bridges

Station ST over Fish Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 100 Ft S of Station RD · Structure no. 3626

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station ST over Fish Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Station ST over Fish Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 95 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStation ST
CrossesFish Stream
Location100 Ft S of Station RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.99275, -68.44228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2016)
Projected traffic66 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Station ST over Fish Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Station ST over Fish 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Station ST over Fish Stream carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Station ST over Fish Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Station ST over Fish Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.