US Bridges

W Old Town over Pushaw Stream (w Chanl)

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · T L Passes Diag Thru Br · Structure no. 5099

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,252
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Old Town over Pushaw Stream (w Chanl) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Old Town over Pushaw Stream (w Chanl) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,878 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesW Old Town
CrossesPushaw Stream (w Chanl)
LocationT L Passes Diag Thru Br
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateMaine
Coordinates44.98624, -68.77761
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,252 (2016)
Projected traffic1,878 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Old Town over Pushaw Stream (w Chanl) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Old Town over Pushaw Stream (w Chanl) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does W Old Town over Pushaw Stream (w Chanl) carry?

About 1,252 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Old Town over Pushaw Stream (w Chanl)?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Old Town over Pushaw Stream (w Chanl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.