US Bridges

Hudson RD over Pushaw (hudson) Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.3 MI W of Hudson · Structure no. 3674

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson RD over Pushaw (hudson) Stream is a concrete slab carrying Hudson RD over Pushaw (hudson) Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson RD
CrossesPushaw (hudson) Stream
Location0.3 MI W of Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.02637, -68.96064
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2016)
Projected traffic1,577 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 Hudson RD over Pushaw (hudson) Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson RD over Pushaw (hudson) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hudson RD over Pushaw (hudson) Stream carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hudson RD over Pushaw (hudson) Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson RD over Pushaw (hudson) Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.