Bullen ST over Otter Brook
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 300 E of JCT RTE 178 · Structure no. 3933
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 616
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bullen ST over Otter Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullen ST over Otter Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 78 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bullen ST over Otter Brook built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Bullen ST over Otter Brook 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Bullen ST over Otter Brook carry?
About 616 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bullen ST over Otter Brook?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bullen ST over Otter Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.