US Bridges

Avenue RD over Frenchs Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 100 Ft N of Fogler Road · Structure no. 3733

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
706
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue RD over Frenchs Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Avenue RD over Frenchs Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue RD
CrossesFrenchs Stream
Location100 Ft N of Fogler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.96044, -69.1038
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2016)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Avenue RD over Frenchs Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue RD over Frenchs 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue RD over Frenchs Stream carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue RD over Frenchs Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue RD over Frenchs Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.