US Bridges

Bennoch RD over B & a RR (abandoned)

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.5 Mi.No. Townline · Structure no. 3867

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,871
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennoch RD over B & a RR (abandoned) is a concrete culvert carrying Bennoch RD over B & a RR (abandoned) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,807 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesBennoch RD
CrossesB & a RR (abandoned)
Location1.5 Mi.No. Townline
RouteState Highway 16
StateMaine
Coordinates45.11848, -68.81633
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,871 (2016)
Projected traffic2,807 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennoch RD over B & a RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennoch RD over B & a RR (abandoned) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bennoch RD over B & a RR (abandoned) carry?

About 1,871 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bennoch RD over B & a RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bennoch RD over B & a RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.