US Bridges

Storer RD over W. Br. Dead Stream

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · 3 MI Sly of Orneville · Structure no. 3745

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
634
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Storer RD over W. Br. Dead Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Storer RD over W. Br. Dead 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesStorer RD
CrossesW. Br. Dead Stream
Location3 MI Sly of Orneville
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.10107, -68.89642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2016)
Projected traffic1,014 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Storer RD over W. Br. Dead Stream built?

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

What condition is Storer RD over W. Br. Dead Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Storer RD over W. Br. Dead Stream carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Storer RD over W. Br. Dead Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Storer RD over W. Br. Dead Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.