Main RD over Passadumkeag River
FairPenobscot County, Maine · .2 MI W Townline · Structure no. 3918
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main RD over Passadumkeag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main RD over Passadumkeag River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main RD over Passadumkeag River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main RD over Passadumkeag River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Main RD over Passadumkeag River carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main RD over Passadumkeag River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Main RD over Passadumkeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.