US Bridges

Enfield ST over Mattanawcook Stream

FairPosted for load

Penobscot County, Maine · 200 S of Route 2&6 · Structure no. 3963

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,002
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enfield ST over Mattanawcook Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Enfield ST over Mattanawcook Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 load restriction.

It carries about 5,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,003 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesEnfield ST
CrossesMattanawcook Stream
Location200 S of Route 2&6
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateMaine
Coordinates45.36132, -68.50492
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,002 (2016)
Projected traffic7,003 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Enfield ST over Mattanawcook Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enfield ST over Mattanawcook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Enfield ST over Mattanawcook Stream carry?

About 5,002 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Enfield ST over Mattanawcook Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Enfield ST over Mattanawcook Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.