US Bridges

Fuller RD over Black Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.8 MI E of Black Str RD · Structure no. 3786

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,523
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller RD over Black Stream is a concrete slab carrying Fuller RD over Black Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,285 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFuller RD
CrossesBlack Stream
Location0.8 MI E of Black Str RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83272, -68.9525
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,523 (2016)
Projected traffic2,285 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fuller RD over Black Stream built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuller RD over Black 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fuller RD over Black Stream carry?

About 1,523 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fuller RD over Black Stream?

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

Who owns Fuller RD over Black Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.