US Bridges

Station RD over W Br Molunkus Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 250 NW of Sherman Tl · Structure no. 3941

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,071
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station RD over W Br Molunkus Stream is a concrete frame carrying Station RD over W Br Molunkus Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,899 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesStation RD
CrossesW Br Molunkus Stream
Location250 NW of Sherman Tl
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.89755, -68.42715
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2016)
Projected traffic2,899 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Station RD over W Br Molunkus Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Station RD over W Br Molunkus 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Station RD over W Br Molunkus Stream carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Station RD over W Br Molunkus Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Station RD over W Br Molunkus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.