US Bridges

Lovejoy RD over Fish Stream

FairPosted for load

Penobscot County, Maine · 300 SE of Station Street · Structure no. 3897

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovejoy RD over Fish Stream is a concrete slab carrying Lovejoy RD over Fish Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLovejoy RD
CrossesFish Stream
Location300 SE of Station Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.9925, -68.44137
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2016)
Projected traffic278 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

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 Lovejoy RD over Fish Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovejoy RD over Fish 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lovejoy RD over Fish Stream carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lovejoy RD over Fish Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lovejoy RD over Fish Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.