US Bridges

Tucker Ridge RD over Mattagodus Stream

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · Near Prentiss Tl · Structure no. 3808

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Ridge RD over Mattagodus Stream is a concrete slab carrying Tucker Ridge RD over Mattagodus 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 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTucker Ridge RD
CrossesMattagodus Stream
LocationNear Prentiss Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.49178, -68.13192
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2016)
Projected traffic115 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Tucker Ridge RD over Mattagodus Stream built?

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

What condition is Tucker Ridge RD over Mattagodus 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker Ridge RD over Mattagodus Stream carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Ridge RD over Mattagodus Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Ridge RD over Mattagodus Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.