US Bridges

Exeter RD over Kenduskeag Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 50 SW of Route 94 · Structure no. 3646

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
697
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exeter RD over Kenduskeag Stream is a concrete slab carrying Exeter RD over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesExeter RD
CrossesKenduskeag Stream
Location50 SW of Route 94
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.03395, -69.15758
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2016)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Exeter RD over Kenduskeag Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exeter RD over Kenduskeag 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 Exeter RD over Kenduskeag Stream carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Exeter RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Exeter RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.